To pronounce "sextant", say SEXT-ant — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sextant
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"sextant" has 2 syllables: sext-ant. It rhymes with extant and exedent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sextant" has 2 syllables: sext · ant.
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