How to pronounce hexagonal
Say it like hek-SAG-uh-nul. Hexagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAG).
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- hek
- SAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexagonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAGSay 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 hexagonal
American and British speakers say hexagonal in essentially the same way: /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ in the US and /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: hek-SAG-uh-nul.
What does hexagonal mean?
- Having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon.“Nuts in engineering are generally hexagonal.”
- Having three equal axes which cross at 60° angles, and an unequal axis which crosses the others at 90° angle.
Where does hexagonal come from?
From hexagon + -al. Piecewise doublet of sexagonal.
Words that rhyme with hexagonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hexagonal.
Questions about saying hexagonal
How do you pronounce hexagonal?
Say hek-SAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/. In British English it is /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexagonal?
Hexagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAG). Broken into parts: hek · SAG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say hexagonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ and the British form is /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.