How to pronounce hendecad
Say it like hen-DEK-ad. Hendecad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- hen
- DEK
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hendecad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- henGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hendecad
American and British speakers say hendecad in essentially the same way: /ˌhɛnˈdɛkæd/ in the US and /ˌhɛnˈdɛkæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: hen-DEK-ad.
What does hendecad mean?
- A set of eleven things.
Where does hendecad come from?
From hendec- + -ad.
Questions about saying hendecad
How do you pronounce hendecad?
Say hen-DEK-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛnˈdɛkæd/. In British English it is /ˌhɛnˈdɛkæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hendecad?
Hendecad has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: hen · DEK · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say hendecad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɛnˈdɛkæd/ and the British form is /ˌhɛnˈdɛkæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.