How to pronounce sixes
Say it like SIK-siz. Sixes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixes 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sixes
American and British speakers say sixes in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪksɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-siz.
What does sixes mean?
Questions about saying sixes
How do you pronounce sixes?
Say SIK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixes?
Sixes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say sixes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.