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diagonal

How many syllables in diagonal?

  4 syllables

Divide diagonal into syllables:   di-ag-o-nal
Stressed syllable in diagonal:   di-ag-o-nal
How to say diagonal:

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Synonyms for diagonal


1 syllable
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    2 syllables
    • angled
    • slanting
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    4 syllables
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