How to Pronounce Hexad

To pronounce "hexad", say HEX-ad — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛksæd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhɛksæd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hexad”

"hexad" has 2 syllables: hex-ad. It rhymes with sexfid, if that helps it stick.

What does hexad mean?

noun

  1. A group of six.
  2. An element or radical with the combining power of six units, i.e. six atoms of hydrogen.

Synonyms

sextet

Words that rhyme with hexad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sexfid

Related words

sextetsextupletsixvisestetsisesixer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hexad"?▾

"Hexad" has 2 syllables: hex · ad.

What is the IPA transcription of "hexad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hexad" is /ˈhɛksæd/.

What does "hexad" mean?▾

Hexad: A group of six.

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