hexagon Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/
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Hexagon as a Noun
1
A polygon with six sides and six angles.
Word Forms & Grammar
hexagon (plural hexagons)
Words That Rhyme With Hexagon
Origin of Hexagon
From Latin hexagōnum, from Ancient Greek ἑξάγωνον (hexágōnon).[1] By surface analysis, hexa- + -gon. Piecewise doublet of sexagon.
Hexagon: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A polygon with six sides and six angles |
| Plural | hexagons |
Pronouncing Hexagon
You say hexagon as /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hɛk).