How to pronounce sixtieth
Say it like SIK-stee-ith. Sixtieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
- SIK
- stee
- ith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixtieth 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.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sixtieth
American and British speakers say sixtieth in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkstiɪθ/ in the US and /ˈsɪkstiəθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-stee-uth.
What does sixtieth mean?
- The ordinal form of the number sixty.
- The person or thing in the sixtieth position.
- One of sixty equal parts of a whole.
Where does sixtieth come from?
From earlier sixteth, from Middle English sixtithe; equivalent to sixty + -eth.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- one-sixtieth
- 60th
Questions about saying sixtieth
How do you pronounce sixtieth?
Say SIK-stee-ith. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkstiɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkstiəθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixtieth?
Sixtieth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · stee · ith.
Do Americans and Brits say sixtieth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkstiɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkstiəθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.