How many syllables in diagonal?

Syllables in diagonal

4

di·ag·o·nal

Diagonal has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say diagonal

Pronunciation/daɪˈæɡənəl/
4 syllables, di-AG-o-nal · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say diagonal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: di, ag, o, nal. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with diagonal

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Questions

How many syllables are in diagonal?
Diagonal has four syllables.
How do you divide diagonal into syllables?
Diagonal divides as di-ag-o-nal.
Which syllable is stressed in diagonal?
The second syllable (di-AG-o-nal).

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