To pronounce "hegemonic", say HEG-em-on-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/
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"hegemonic" has 4 syllables: heg-em-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Hegemonic" has 4 syllables: heg · em · on · ic.
The IPA transcription of "hegemonic" is /hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/.
Hegemonic: Of or pertaining to hegemony.
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