How to pronounce sextuplet
Say it like sek-STUHP-let. Sextuplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUHP).
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- sek
- STUHP
- let
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sextuplet 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.
- STUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- letKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sextuplet
American and British speakers say sextuplet in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛkˈstʌplɛt/ in the US and /ˌsɛkˈstʌplɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sek-STUHP-let.
What does sextuplet mean?
- A group of six objects.
- One of a group of six persons or animals born from the same mother during the same birth.
- A group of six notes played in the time of four, with accents on the first, third and fifth notes.
Where does sextuplet come from?
From sextuple + -et.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sextuplet
How do you pronounce sextuplet?
Say sek-STUHP-let. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛkˈstʌplɛt/. In British English it is /ˌsɛkˈstʌplɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sextuplet?
Sextuplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUHP). Broken into parts: sek · STUHP · let.
Do Americans and Brits say sextuplet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛkˈstʌplɛt/ and the British form is /ˌsɛkˈstʌplɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.