How to pronounce heptagon
Say it like HEP-tuh-gon. Heptagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEP).
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- HEP
- tuh
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heptagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of heptagon
American and British speakers say heptagon in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛptəɡɑn/ in the US and /ˈhɛptəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEP-tuh-gun.
What does heptagon mean?
- A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Questions about saying heptagon
How do you pronounce heptagon?
Say HEP-tuh-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛptəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛptəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heptagon?
Heptagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEP). Broken into parts: HEP · tuh · gon.
Do Americans and Brits say heptagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛptəɡɑn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛptəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.