How to pronounce decagon
Say it like DEK-uh-gahn. Decagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- uh
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of decagon
American and British speakers say decagon in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkəɡɑn/ in the US and /ˈdɛkəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-uh-gun.
What does decagon mean?
- A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Where does decagon come from?
From deca- + -gon.
Questions about saying decagon
How do you pronounce decagon?
Say DEK-uh-gahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decagon?
Decagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · uh · gahn.
Do Americans and Brits say decagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkəɡɑn/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.