How to Pronounce Sixth

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

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Letters

/ˈsɪksθ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪksθ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does sixth mean?

noun

  1. (not used in the plural) The person or thing in the sixth position.
  2. One of six equal parts of a whole.

verb

  1. To divide by six, which also means multiplying a denominator by six

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number six.

Synonyms

⅙6thVIVIth

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Related words

one-sixthordinalfifthseventhsixteenthsix

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sixth"?▾

"Sixth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sixth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sixth" is /ˈsɪksθ/.

What does "sixth" mean?▾

Sixth: (not used in the plural) The person or thing in the sixth position.

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