How to pronounce sixteenth
Say it like sik-STEENTH. Sixteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEENTH).
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- sik
- STEENTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixteenth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEENTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sixteenth
American and British speakers say sixteenth in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪkˈstinθ/ in the US and /sɪkˈstiːnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sik-STEENTH.
What does sixteenth mean?
- The ordinal form of the number sixteen.
- One of sixteen equal parts of a whole.“A sixteenth of 320 is 20.”
Where does sixteenth come from?
Inherited from Middle English sixtenthe, sixtethe, from Old English sixtēoþa, equivalent to sixteen + -th.
Words that rhyme with sixteenth
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Questions about saying sixteenth
How do you pronounce sixteenth?
Say sik-STEENTH. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪkˈstinθ/. In British English it is /sɪkˈstiːnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixteenth?
Sixteenth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEENTH). Broken into parts: sik · STEENTH.
Do Americans and Brits say sixteenth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪkˈstinθ/ and the British form is /sɪkˈstiːnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.