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

pentagon

/ˈpentɪɡɑːn/

Short answer

The English word pentagon is pronounced /ˈpentɪɡɑːn/. It is spelled P-E-N-T-A-G-O-N and has 8 letters. With a or an: a pentagon. The plural is pentagons.

Example sentence

A pentagon has five sides.

Key facts

English
pentagon
Pronunciation
/ˈpentɪɡɑːn/
With a or an
a pentagon
Plural
pentagons
Spelling
P-E-N-T-A-G-O-N
Number of letters
8
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How do you pronounce pentagon?

Pentagon is pronounced /ˈpentɪɡɑːn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell pentagon?

Pentagon is spelled P-E-N-T-A-G-O-N. It has 8 letters.

What is the plural of pentagon?

The plural of pentagon is pentagons.

Do you say a or an before pentagon?

Say a pentagon.

How do you use pentagon in a sentence?

For example: A pentagon has five sides.

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