How to Pronounce Sextile

To pronounce "sextile", say SEXT-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛks.taɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛks.taɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sextile”

"sextile" has 3 syllables: sext-il-e.

What does sextile mean?

noun

  1. A quantile of six equal proportions; any of the subsets thus obtained.
  2. A segment that is a sixth of the whole.

adjective

  1. Of or denoting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 60°.

Related words

sesquiquadratetrinesextantalhexadecilesexticsextatesexagenarybissextile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sextile"?▾

"Sextile" has 3 syllables: sext · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sextile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sextile" is /ˈsɛks.taɪl/.

What does "sextile" mean?▾

Sextile: A quantile of six equal proportions; any of the subsets thus obtained.

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