How Do You Spell PENTAGRAPH?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛntɐɡɹˌaf] (IPA)

The word "Pentagraph" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ˈpɛntəˌɡræf/. The first syllable "pen" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, followed by a "t" sound, and then the second syllable "ta" is pronounced in a short "a" sound. The last two syllables "graph" use a unique phoneme, where "ph" is pronounced as an "f" in the English language. This word refers to a device that creates a copy of a drawing five times larger or smaller.

PENTAGRAPH Meaning and Definition

1. An implement for enlarging or diminishing copies of drawings-see pantograph.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PENTAGRAPH

• oentagraph
• lentagraph
• -entagraph
• 0entagraph
• pdntagraph
• prntagraph
• p4ntagraph
• p3ntagraph
• pebtagraph
• pemtagraph
• pejtagraph
• pehtagraph
• penragraph
• penfagraph
• pengagraph
• penyagraph
• pen6agraph
• pen5agraph
• pentzgraph
• pentsgraph

Etymology of PENTAGRAPH

The word "Pentagraph" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "penta", meaning "five", and "graph", meaning "to write" or "drawing". When combined, "pentagraph" refers to a device or instrument that writes or draws five times the size of the original. The "pentagraph" was historically used in drafting and copying, allowing for enlarging or reducing an image while maintaining proportional accuracy.

Similar spelling words for PENTAGRAPH

• Pantography,
• Pantagraph,
• pantograph,
• pontecorvo.