How to Pronounce “sixth”
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- American (US)
- /sɪksθ/
- British (UK)
- /sɪksθ/
What “sixth” means
adjective — The ordinal form of the number six.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "sixth" mean?
sixth (adjective): The ordinal form of the number six.
How do you pronounce "sixth" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "sixth", /sɪksθ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "sixth"?
/sɪksθ/ in American English, /sɪksθ/ in British English.
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