How to pronounce polygon
Say it like POL-ih-gon. Polygon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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US American/ˈpɑlɪˌɡɑn/POL-ih-gon
UK British/ˈpɒlɪˌɡɒn/POL-ih-gon
- POL
- ih
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of polygon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-gon.
What does polygon mean?
noun
- A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
- The boundary of such a figure.
- A figure comprising vertices and (not necessarily straight) edges, alternatingly.
Questions about saying polygon
How do you pronounce polygon?
Say POL-ih-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪˌɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪˌɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygon?
Polygon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · gon.
Is polygon 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 /ˈpɒlɪˌɡɒn/ (POL-ih-gon).