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