How to pronounce sixel
Say it like SIK-sul. Sixel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sixel
American and British speakers say sixel in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪksəl/ in the US and /ˈsɪksəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-sul.
What does sixel mean?
- A dot analogous to a pixel, forming part of a code based on sets of six such dots, used to transmit bitmap graphics to certain printers and terminals.
Where does sixel come from?
Blend of six + pixel.
Words that rhyme with sixel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sixel.
Questions about saying sixel
How do you pronounce sixel?
Say SIK-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixel?
Sixel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say sixel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪksəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪksəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.