How to Pronounce "pentagon"
word
/ˈpɛnɪˌɡɑn/
PEN-i-gon
/pˈɛntəɡən/
PEN-tuh-guhn
Definition
A pentagon is a flat shape with five straight sides and five angles. It can also refer to the main building of the U.S. Department of Defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛnɪˌɡɑn/
British English
/pˈɛntəɡən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-i-gon
UK
PEN-tuh-guhn
Listen in Context
A pentagon has five sides.
Draw a pentagon on your paper.
A regular pentagon has all sides equal in length.
The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world.