How to Pronounce “hegemony”

American (US)

/hɪˈdʒeməni/

British (UK)

/hɪˈɡeməni/

noun — Dominance of one state or group over others.

Example: The book traces the decline of naval hegemony.

Synonyms: dominance, supremacy

Where the stress falls. “hegemony” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /hɪˈdʒeməni/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /hɪˈdʒeməni/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "hegemony" mean?

hegemony (noun): Dominance of one state or group over others. For example — The book traces the decline of naval hegemony.

How do you pronounce "hegemony" in American vs British English?

American English: /hɪˈdʒeməni/. British English: /hɪˈɡeməni/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "hegemony"?

/hɪˈdʒeməni/ in American English, /hɪˈɡeməni/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "hegemony"?

“hegemony” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /hɪˈdʒeməni/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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