How to Pronounce Sexton

To pronounce "sexton", say SEXT-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛk.stən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛk.stən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sexton”

"sexton" has 2 syllables: sext-on. It rhymes with exton, if that helps it stick.

What does sexton mean?

noun

  1. A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.
  2. A sexton beetle.

Synonyms

sacristan

Words that rhyme with sexton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exton

Related words

sacristanbeadlebeetlesixteengravekeepervesturercemeterianofficiant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sexton"?▾

"Sexton" has 2 syllables: sext · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "sexton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sexton" is /ˈsɛk.stən/.

What does "sexton" mean?▾

Sexton: A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell-ringer.

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