How to Pronounce Six

To pronounce "six", say SIX — one syllable, IPA /sɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/sɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “six”

"six" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

What does six mean?

noun

  1. The digit or figure 6.
  2. (by ellipsis of six o'clock) Rear, behind (rear side of something).

    “cover my six”

numeral

  1. A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This many dots: (••••••).
  2. Describing a group or set with six elements.

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Words that rhyme with six

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslicks

Related words

sextupletsextethexadvicardinalsestetsisesixer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "six"?▾

"Six" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "six"?▾

The IPA transcription of "six" is /sɪks/.

What does "six" mean?▾

Six: The digit or figure 6.

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