Skip to content
Clipart Scout

Octagon: how to say it, spell it and use it

octagon

/ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/

Short answer

The English word octagon is pronounced /ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/. It is spelled O-C-T-A-G-O-N and has 7 letters. With a or an: an octagon. The plural is octagons.

Example sentence

A stop sign is an octagon.

Say "an octagon". An octagon has eight sides.

Key facts

English
octagon
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/
With a or an
an octagon
Plural
octagons
Spelling
O-C-T-A-G-O-N
Number of letters
7
Word list
Shapes in English for Kids: Names and Pronunciation

More words from this list

All words, list by list

Free tools

Printables that go with this topic

Questions and answers

How do you pronounce octagon?

Octagon is pronounced /ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell octagon?

Octagon is spelled O-C-T-A-G-O-N. It has 7 letters.

What is the plural of octagon?

The plural of octagon is octagons.

Do you say a or an before octagon?

Say an octagon.

How do you use octagon in a sentence?

For example: A stop sign is an octagon.

Link to this page

Teachers and parents are welcome to link to this page. Copy the address or the ready-made link.

Share this page

Know a teacher or parent who could use it? Send it on.