How to Pronounce Hendecasyllable

To pronounce "hendecasyllable", say HEND-ec-asyll-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /hɛnˌdɛkəˈsɪləbl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

15

Letters

/hɛnˌdɛkəˈsɪləbl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hendecasyllable”

"hendecasyllable" has 5 syllables: hend-ec-asyll-abl-e.

What does hendecasyllable mean?

noun

  1. A line, verse, or word that comprises eleven syllables.

Related words

endecasyllabledecasyllableheptasyllablehendecameterdodecasyllabledecasyllabonduodecasyllablehexasyllable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hendecasyllable"?▾

"Hendecasyllable" has 5 syllables: hend · ec · asyll · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hendecasyllable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hendecasyllable" is /hɛnˌdɛkəˈsɪləbl/.

What does "hendecasyllable" mean?▾

Hendecasyllable: A line, verse, or word that comprises eleven syllables.

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