How to pronounce sixish
Say it like SIK-sish. Sixish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- sish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixish 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.
- sishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sixish
American and British speakers say sixish in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪksɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsɪksɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-sish.
What does sixish mean?
- Any time close to six o'clock.
- Approximately six.
Where does sixish come from?
From six + -ish.
Questions about saying sixish
How do you pronounce sixish?
Say SIK-sish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixish?
Sixish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · sish.
Do Americans and Brits say sixish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪksɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪksɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.