How to pronounce sixtyish
Say it like SIK-stee-ish. Sixtyish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- stee
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixtyish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sixtyish
American and British speakers say sixtyish in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkstiɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈsɪkstiɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-stee-ish.
What does sixtyish mean?
- Of about sixty years of age.
Where does sixtyish come from?
From sixty + -ish.
Questions about saying sixtyish
How do you pronounce sixtyish?
Say SIK-stee-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkstiɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkstiɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixtyish?
Sixtyish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · stee · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say sixtyish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkstiɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkstiɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.