How to pronounce sixsome
Say it like SIK-sum. Sixsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɪksəm/SIK-sum
UK British/ˈsɪksəm/SIK-sum
- SIK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixsome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sixsome
American and British speakers say sixsome in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪksəm/ in the US and /ˈsɪksəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-sum.
What does sixsome mean?
noun
- A group of six persons or things.
Where does sixsome come from?
From six + -some.
Questions about saying sixsome
How do you pronounce sixsome?
Say SIK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixsome?
Sixsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say sixsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪksəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪksəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.