How to pronounce hendecagon
Say it like hen-DEK-uh-gahn. Hendecagon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK).
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- hen
- DEK
- uh
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hendecagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- henKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 hendecagon
American and British speakers say hendecagon in essentially the same way: /hɛnˈdɛkəˌɡɑn/ in the US and /hɛnˈdɛkəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: hen-DEK-uh-gun.
What does hendecagon mean?
- A polygon with eleven edges and eleven angles.
Where does hendecagon come from?
From hendeca- + -gon.
Questions about saying hendecagon
How do you pronounce hendecagon?
Say hen-DEK-uh-gahn. The American pronunciation is /hɛnˈdɛkəˌɡɑn/. In British English it is /hɛnˈdɛkəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hendecagon?
Hendecagon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEK). Broken into parts: hen · DEK · uh · gahn.
Do Americans and Brits say hendecagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛnˈdɛkəˌɡɑn/ and the British form is /hɛnˈdɛkəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.