How to pronounce sexagonal
Say it like sek-SAG-uh-nul. Sexagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAG).
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- sek
- SAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexagonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sexagonal
American and British speakers say sexagonal in essentially the same way: /sɛkˈsæɡənəl/ in the US and /sɛkˈsæɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sek-SAG-uh-nul.
What does sexagonal mean?
- Synonym of hexagonal.
Where does sexagonal come from?
From sexagon + -al. Piecewise doublet of hexagonal.
Words that rhyme with sexagonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sexagonal.
Questions about saying sexagonal
How do you pronounce sexagonal?
Say sek-SAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /sɛkˈsæɡənəl/. In British English it is /sɛkˈsæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexagonal?
Sexagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAG). Broken into parts: sek · SAG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say sexagonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛkˈsæɡənəl/ and the British form is /sɛkˈsæɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.