How to pronounce sexagon
Say it like SEK-suh-gon. Sexagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- suh
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep 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 sexagon
American and British speakers say sexagon in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛksəɡɑn/ in the US and /ˈsɛksəɡən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-suh-gun.
What does sexagon mean?
- Synonym of hexagon (“a polygon with six sides and six angles”).
Where does sexagon come from?
From sexa- + -gon. Piecewise doublet of hexagon.
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Words that rhyme with sexagon
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Questions about saying sexagon
How do you pronounce sexagon?
Say SEK-suh-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛksəɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛksəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexagon?
Sexagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · suh · gon.
Do Americans and Brits say sexagon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛksəɡɑn/ and the British form is /ˈsɛksəɡən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.