How to pronounce hexomino
Say it like hek-SOM-uh-noh. Hexomino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM).
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- hek
- SOM
- uh
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexomino 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.
- SOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hexomino
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hek-SOM-ih-noh.
What does hexomino mean?
- A polyomino consisting of six squares.
Where does hexomino come from?
From hex- + -omino.
Words that rhyme with hexomino
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Questions about saying hexomino
How do you pronounce hexomino?
Say hek-SOM-uh-noh. The American pronunciation is /hɛkˈsɑməˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /hɛkˈsɒmɪnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexomino?
Hexomino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOM). Broken into parts: hek · SOM · uh · noh.
Is hexomino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɛkˈsɒmɪnəʊ/ (hek-SOM-ih-noh).