How to Pronounce Hexapod

To pronounce "hexapod", say HEX-ap-od — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hexapod”

"hexapod" has 3 syllables: hex-ap-od.

What does hexapod mean?

noun

  1. Any organism, being or robot with six legs.
  2. An arthropod with six feet; a member of subphylum Hexapoda.

adjective

  1. Having six feet, six-footed; belonging to the subphylum Hexapoda, hexapodous.

Related words

larvainsecthexapodidoctopodoctopedetetrapodquadrupedtetradecapod

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hexapod"?▾

"Hexapod" has 3 syllables: hex · ap · od.

What is the IPA transcription of "hexapod"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hexapod" is /ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/.

What does "hexapod" mean?▾

Hexapod: Any organism, being or robot with six legs.

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