How to pronounce dodecagon
Say it like doh-DEK-uh-gahn. Dodecagon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- doh
- DEK
- uh
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dodecagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- gahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dodecagon
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOH-dek-uh-gun.
What does dodecagon mean?
- A polygon with twelve edges and twelve angles.
Where does dodecagon come from?
From dodeca- + -gon.
Questions about saying dodecagon
How do you pronounce dodecagon?
Say doh-DEK-uh-gahn. The American pronunciation is /ˌdoʊˈdɛkəˌɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdəʊdɛkəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dodecagon?
Dodecagon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: doh · DEK · uh · gahn.
Is dodecagon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdəʊdɛkəɡən/ (DOH-dek-uh-gun).