How to pronounce sixteenths
Say it like SIK-steenths. Sixteenths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- steenths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixteenths 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.
- steenthsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sixteenths
American and British speakers say sixteenths in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkˌstinθs/ in the US and /ˈsɪkˌstiːnθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-steenths.
What does sixteenths mean?
- plural of sixteenth How to pronounce sixteenth
Questions about saying sixteenths
How do you pronounce sixteenths?
Say SIK-steenths. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkˌstinθs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkˌstiːnθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixteenths?
Sixteenths has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · steenths.
Do Americans and Brits say sixteenths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkˌstinθs/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkˌstiːnθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.