How to pronounce sixer
Say it like SIK-ser. Sixer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sixer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIK-suh.
What does sixer mean?
- A shot in which the ball passes over the boundary without touching the ground, for which the batting team is awarded six runs.
- A Cub Scout or Brownie who leads a group of six.
- A prison sentence of six months.
- A transgender person
Where does sixer come from?
From six + -er.
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Words that rhyme with sixer
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Questions about saying sixer
How do you pronounce sixer?
Say SIK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixer?
Sixer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · ser.
Is sixer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪksə/ (SIK-suh).