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Pentathlon
pen-TATH-lon
/pɛnˈtæθlɒn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Pentathlon
Dictionary meaning
An athletic contest of five events; the modern pentathlon includes swimming, fencing, shooting, riding, and running.
Examples
- The modern pentathlon was designed to test the skills of a military courier.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on second syllable. 'Penta' = five in Greek.
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