How to pronounce sixxen
Say it like SIK-sun. Sixxen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sixxen 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sixxen
American and British speakers say sixxen in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪksən/ in the US and /ˈsɪksən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-sun.
What does sixxen mean?
- A microtonal hammered keyboard percussion instrument.
Where does sixxen come from?
Blend of six + Xenakis, after Greek composer Iannis Xenakis, who in 1978 composed a piece for six percussionists involving the instrument.
Questions about saying sixxen
How do you pronounce sixxen?
Say SIK-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪksən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪksən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sixxen?
Sixxen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say sixxen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪksən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪksən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.