How to Pronounce Polygon

To pronounce "polygon", say POLYG-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒliɡɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɒliɡɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “polygon”

"polygon" has 2 syllables: polyg-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does polygon mean?

noun

  1. A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.
  2. The boundary of such a figure.

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Words that rhyme with polygon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

circlepentagongroundrangeoverlayclosureparkfiring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polygon"?▾

"Polygon" has 2 syllables: polyg · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "polygon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polygon" is /ˈpɒliɡɒn/.

What does "polygon" mean?▾

Polygon: A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

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