How to pronounce nonagon
Say it like NAH-nuh-gahn. Nonagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- nuh
- gahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep 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 nonagon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NON-uh-gun.
What does nonagon mean?
- A polygon with nine sides and nine angles.
Where does nonagon come from?
From nona- + -gon.
Questions about saying nonagon
How do you pronounce nonagon?
Say NAH-nuh-gahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑnəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnɒnəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonagon?
Nonagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · nuh · gahn.
Is nonagon 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 /ˈnɒnəɡən/ (NON-uh-gun).