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decagon

/ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
decagon
IPA
/ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From deca- + -gon.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/
  • British English: /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡən/

Inflected Forms

decagons (plural)

Phrases

decagram (10-pointed star)

Frequently Paired Words

decagonal decagram (10-pointed star) triangle quadrilateral pentagon hexagon heptagon octagon

Synonyms

10-gon decangle

Questions

How do you pronounce decagon?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/.
What does decagon mean?
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Where does decagon come from?
From deca- + -gon.

How to pronounce decagon

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “decagon”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “decagon” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.