How to pronounce sixte
Say it like SIKST. Sixte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIKST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sixte
American and British speakers say sixte in essentially the same way: /sɪkst/ in the US and /sɪkst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIKST.
What does sixte mean?
- The sixth defensive position, with the sword hand held at chest height, and the tip of the sword at eye level.
Where does sixte come from?
Borrowed from French sixte, from Middle French sixte, from Old French siste, sixte, modification of sexte (“sixth”) (a borrowing from Latin sextus) after sis (“six”).
Words that rhyme with sixte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sixte.
Questions about saying sixte
How do you pronounce sixte?
Say SIKST. The American pronunciation is /sɪkst/. In British English it is /sɪkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixte?
Sixte is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIKST.
Do Americans and Brits say sixte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪkst/ and the British form is /sɪkst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.