How to Pronounce "diagonal"
word
daɪˈæɡənəɫ
dy-AG-uh-nuhl
daɪˈæɡənəl
dy-AG-uh-nuhl
Definition
A line or direction that goes from one corner of a shape to another corner, not along the edge or side. It can also describe something set at an angle, not straight up or across.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈæɡənəɫ
British English
daɪˈæɡənəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-AG-uh-nuhl
UK
dy-AG-uh-nuhl
Listen in Context
Draw a diagonal on the square from one corner to the other.
The tablecloth has a red diagonal pattern.
The chess piece moves in a diagonal direction.
If you fold the paper along the diagonal, you'll make a triangle.