How to Pronounce Hegemony

To pronounce "hegemony", say HEG-em-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /hɪˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/hɪˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hegemony”

"hegemony" has 3 syllables: heg-em-ony. It rhymes with cremini and lemony, if that helps it stick.

What does hegemony mean?

noun

  1. Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
  2. Dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group or hegemon acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force.

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Words that rhyme with hegemony

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creminilemonyanemonegeminykemenyyemeni

Related words

sovereigntyhegemonhegemonisthegemonismdomainoverlordruleleadership

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hegemony"?▾

"Hegemony" has 3 syllables: heg · em · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "hegemony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hegemony" is /hɪˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/.

What does "hegemony" mean?▾

Hegemony: Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

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