How to pronounce hegemon
Say it like HEJ-em-un. Hegemon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- em
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hegemon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- emKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hegemon
American and British speakers say hegemon in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdʒɛmən/ in the US and /ˈhɛɡɪmɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEG-ih-mon.
What does hegemon mean?
- A dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.
Questions about saying hegemon
How do you pronounce hegemon?
Say HEJ-em-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒɛmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛɡɪmɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hegemon?
Hegemon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · em · un.
Do Americans and Brits say hegemon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdʒɛmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛɡɪmɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.