How to pronounce hexalingual
Say it like hek-suh-LING-gwul. Hexalingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- hek
- suh
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexalingual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hexalingual
American and British speakers say hexalingual in essentially the same way: /ˌhɛksəˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the US and /ˌhɛksəˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: hek-suh-LING-gwul.
What does hexalingual mean?
- written in six languages
- speaking six languages
Where does hexalingual come from?
From hexa- + lingual.
Words that rhyme with hexalingual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hexalingual.
Questions about saying hexalingual
How do you pronounce hexalingual?
Say hek-suh-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛksəˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /ˌhɛksəˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexalingual?
Hexalingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: hek · suh · LING · gwul.
Do Americans and Brits say hexalingual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɛksəˈlɪŋɡwəl/ and the British form is /ˌhɛksəˈlɪŋɡwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.