How to pronounce sixths
Say it like SIKSTHS. Sixths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIKSTHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSTHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sixths
American and British speakers say sixths in essentially the same way: /sɪksθs/ in the US and /sɪksθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIKSTHS.
What does sixths mean?
- plural of sixth How to pronounce sixth
Questions about saying sixths
How do you pronounce sixths?
Say SIKSTHS. The American pronunciation is /sɪksθs/. In British English it is /sɪksθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixths?
Sixths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIKSTHS.
Do Americans and Brits say sixths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪksθs/ and the British form is /sɪksθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.