How to pronounce zerogon
Say it like ZIR-oh-gon. Zerogon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR).
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- ZIR
- oh
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zerogon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zerogon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZEER-roh-gon.
What does zerogon mean?
- A hypothetical polygon with no vertices.
Where does zerogon come from?
From zero + -gon.
Questions about saying zerogon
How do you pronounce zerogon?
Say ZIR-oh-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪroʊˌɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈzɪərəʊˌɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zerogon?
Zerogon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIR). Broken into parts: ZIR · oh · gon.
Is zerogon 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 /ˈzɪərəʊˌɡɒn/ (ZEER-roh-gon).