How to pronounce heptagonal
Say it like hep-TAG-uh-nul. Heptagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- hep
- TAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heptagonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heptagonal
American and British speakers say heptagonal in essentially the same way: /hɛpˈtæɡənəl/ in the US and /hɛpˈtæɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: hep-TAG-uh-nul.
What does heptagonal mean?
- Having seven angles and sides.
- Belonging to the sequence generated by the formula (5n²-3n)/2.
Where does heptagonal come from?
Since 16th century, from heptagon + -al.
Words that rhyme with heptagonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heptagonal.
Questions about saying heptagonal
How do you pronounce heptagonal?
Say hep-TAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /hɛpˈtæɡənəl/. In British English it is /hɛpˈtæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heptagonal?
Heptagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: hep · TAG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say heptagonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛpˈtæɡənəl/ and the British form is /hɛpˈtæɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.