How to Pronounce Sixtieth

To pronounce "sixtieth", say SIXT-ieth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪksti.əθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɪksti.əθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sixtieth”

"sixtieth" has 2 syllables: sixt-ieth.

What does sixtieth mean?

noun

  1. The person or thing in the sixtieth position.
  2. One of sixty equal parts of a whole.

adjective

  1. The ordinal form of the number sixty.

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Related words

ordinalsixteenthsixthsixty-secondsixty-firstalstonsixty-sixthsixty-oneth

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sixtieth"?▾

"Sixtieth" has 2 syllables: sixt · ieth.

What is the IPA transcription of "sixtieth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sixtieth" is /ˈsɪksti.əθ/.

What does "sixtieth" mean?▾

Sixtieth: The person or thing in the sixtieth position.

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