How to Pronounce Sixes

To pronounce "sixes", say SIX-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

SIX-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “sixes”

"sixes" has 2 syllables: six-es. It rhymes with affixes and nixes, if that helps it stick.

What does sixes mean?

noun

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

    “cover my six”

noun

  1. A pair of sixes.
  2. Short for six of one, half a dozen of the other.

Words that rhyme with sixes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affixesnixesfixesmixes

Related words

sextupletsextethexadvicardinalsestetsisesixer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sixes"?▾

"Sixes" has 2 syllables: six · es.

What does "sixes" mean?▾

Sixes: The digit or figure 6.

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