How to pronounce sexton
Say it like SEK-stun. Sexton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- stun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sexton
American and British speakers say sexton in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkstən/ in the US and /ˈsɛkstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-stun.
What does sexton mean?
- A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell ringer.
- A sexton beetle.
Where does sexton come from?
From Old French segrestien, from Medieval Latin sacristanus, based on Latin sacer (“sacred”).
Questions about saying sexton
How do you pronounce sexton?
Say SEK-stun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkstən/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexton?
Sexton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · stun.
Do Americans and Brits say sexton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkstən/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.