How to Pronounce Dodecahedron

To pronounce "dodecahedron", say DOD-ec-ah-edr-on — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dodecahedron”

"dodecahedron" has 5 syllables: dod-ec-ah-edr-on.

What does dodecahedron mean?

noun

  1. A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular dodecahedron has regular pentagons as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

Synonyms

duodecahedron

Related words

pentagonalrhombicrhomboidalstellateddodecaedronduodecahedronoctahedrondodecahemicosahedron

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dodecahedron"?▾

"Dodecahedron" has 5 syllables: dod · ec · ah · edr · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "dodecahedron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dodecahedron" is /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/.

What does "dodecahedron" mean?▾

Dodecahedron: A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular dodecahedron has regular pentagons as faces and is one of the Platonic solids.

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