How many syllables in pentagon?

Syllables in pentagon

3

pen·ta·gon

Pentagon has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say pentagon

Said as /ˈpɛntɪˌɡɑn/3 syllables, PEN-ta-gon · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈpɛnɪˌɡɑn/3 syllables, PEN-ta-gon · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say pentagon slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pen, ta, gon. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with pentagon

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Questions

How many syllables are in pentagon?
Pentagon has three syllables.
How do you divide pentagon into syllables?
Pentagon divides as pen-ta-gon.
Which syllable is stressed in pentagon?
The first syllable (PEN-ta-gon).

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