How to pronounce tetracontagon
Say it like TET-ruh-kon-tag-on. Tetracontagon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- ruh
- kon
- tag
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetracontagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tetracontagon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TET-ruh-kon-tag-on.
What does tetracontagon mean?
- A forty-sided polygon.
Where does tetracontagon come from?
From tetra- + -conta- + -gon.
Questions about saying tetracontagon
How do you pronounce tetracontagon?
Say TET-ruh-kon-tag-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrəˌkɑntæɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrəˌkɒntæɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetracontagon?
Tetracontagon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · ruh · kon · tag · on.
Is tetracontagon 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 /ˈtɛtrəˌkɒntæɡɒn/ (TET-ruh-kon-tag-on).