How to pronounce hegemonic
Say it like hej-ih-MON-ik. Hegemonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MON).
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- hej
- ih
- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hegemonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hegemonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: heg-ih-MON-ik.
What does hegemonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to hegemony.
Where does hegemonic come from?
From hegemony + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hegemonic
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Questions about saying hegemonic
How do you pronounce hegemonic?
Say hej-ih-MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛdʒɪˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /hɛɡɪˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hegemonic?
Hegemonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MON). Broken into parts: hej · ih · MON · ik.
Is hegemonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɛɡɪˈmɒnɪk/ (heg-ih-MON-ik).