How to pronounce sextuple
Say it like sek-STUHP-ul. Sextuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUHP).
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- sek
- STUHP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sextuple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sextuple
American and British speakers say sextuple in essentially the same way: /sɛkˈstʌpəl/ in the US and /sɛksˈtʃuːpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: seks-CHOO-pul.
What does sextuple mean?
- a sixfold amount
- A team that wins 6 titles in the same year or season.
- Having six parts.
- Being six times as great.
- Having six beats to the bar.
- To make, or to become, six times as much (or as many).
Where does sextuple come from?
Formed (in imitation of quadruple) from Latin sextus (“sixth”): compare French sextuple.
Words that rhyme with sextuple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sextuple.
Questions about saying sextuple
How do you pronounce sextuple?
Say sek-STUHP-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɛkˈstʌpəl/. In British English it is /sɛksˈtʃuːpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sextuple?
Sextuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUHP). Broken into parts: sek · STUHP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sextuple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛkˈstʌpəl/ and the British form is /sɛksˈtʃuːpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.