nonagon

/ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/

//ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn// noun

"nonagon" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency English
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.

Key facts for nonagon
PropertyValue
Headwordnonagon
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “nonagon” sits in English frequency

nonagon falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Rare enough to double-check

nonagon is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.".

No generated misspelling entries exist for nonagon in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. 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.

Etymologically, the entry records: From nona- + -gon. The correct English form is nonagon, spelled N-O-N-A-G-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.

Etymology

From nona- + -gon.

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 "nonagon"?
"nonagon" is spelled N-O-N-A-G-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/.
What does "nonagon" mean?
As a noun, "nonagon" means: A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.
How do you pronounce "nonagon"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "nonagon" is /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "nonagon"?
From nona- + -gon. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “nonagon”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is N-O-N-A-G-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list