How many syllables in "diagonal"?

"diagonal" has 4 lettergrepen (di - ag - o - nal).

How to divide "diagonal"?

"diagonal" divides into 4 parts: di · ag · o · nal.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (di... ag... o... nal) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"diagonal": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:di·ag·o·nal

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di-AG-o-nal(di · ag · o · nal)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "diagonal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄daɪˈæɡənəl⁄

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IPAdaɪˈæɡənəl

Lettergrependi·ag·o·nal

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How many syllables in "diagonal"?: "diagonal" has 4 lettergrepen (di - ag - o - nal).
How to divide "diagonal"?: "diagonal" divides into 4 parts: di · ag · o · nal.
Where is the stress in "diagonal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "diagonal"?: Say each syllable slowly (di... ag... o... nal) and listen on SayItVid.