How to pronounce septagon
Say it like SEP-tuh-gon. Septagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- tuh
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of septagon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SEP-tuh-gon.
What does septagon mean?
- Synonym of heptagon (“a polygon with seven sides and seven angles”).
Where does septagon come from?
From Latin septagōnus.
Questions about saying septagon
How do you pronounce septagon?
Say SEP-tuh-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛptəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛptəɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septagon?
Septagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · tuh · gon.
Is septagon 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 /ˈsɛptəɡɒn/ (SEP-tuh-gon).