How to pronounce sextet
Say it like sek-STET. Sextet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET).
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- sek
- STET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sextet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sextet
American and British speakers say sextet in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛkˈstɛt/ in the US and /ˌsɛkˈstɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sek-STET.
What does sextet mean?
- Any group of six people or things.
- A composition for six voices or instruments.
- A group of six singers or instrumentalists.
Where does sextet come from?
From French sextette, from Italian sestetto.
Words that rhyme with sextet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sextet.
Questions about saying sextet
How do you pronounce sextet?
Say sek-STET. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛkˈstɛt/. In British English it is /ˌsɛkˈstɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sextet?
Sextet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STET). Broken into parts: sek · STET.
Do Americans and Brits say sextet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛkˈstɛt/ and the British form is /ˌsɛkˈstɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.