Hexagon

[hɛksaˈɡoːn]

/[hɛksaˈɡoːn]/ noun

The verdict

“Hexagon” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Polygon mit sechs Ecken; Sechseck

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Index DE-hexagon · Hexagon · German

Hexagon · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "H" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Hexagon
PropertyValue
HeadwordHexagon
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[hɛksaˈɡoːn]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hexagon“ im Deutschen

Hexagonschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Hexagon is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [hɛksaˈɡoːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Polygon mit sechs Ecken; Sechseck".

Zero misspellings are on record for Hexagon in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so spelling patterns must be inferred from the word's phoneme-to-grapheme mapping rather than from a documented borrowing chain. The correct German form is Hexagon, spelled H-E-X-A-G-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Polygon mit sechs Ecken; Sechseck

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Hexagon"?
"Hexagon" is spelled H-E-X-A-G-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [hɛksaˈɡoːn].
What does "Hexagon" mean?
As a noun, "Hexagon" means: Polygon mit sechs Ecken; Sechseck
How do you pronounce "Hexagon"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hexagon" is [hɛksaˈɡoːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hexagon" come from?
"Hexagon" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list