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How to pronounce:
six
Definition:
(nou) the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one (nou) a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪks
Examples:
Three timex six is eighteen.
He raises five toms and six dogs.
You're phobic about the number six.
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Common mistakes of six pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners confuse the vowel in "six" with other similar-sounding words. The correct pronunciation is /sɪks/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, as in "sit".
- Overemphasizing the "s": Many speakers tend to stress the "s" in "six," making it sound too sharp or prolonged. The correct stress is balanced: /sɪks/. Tip: Practice saying "six" quickly to maintain the natural flow.
- Incorrect final consonant: A common mistake is not pronouncing the final "x" clearly, leading to a sound like /sɪk/. Ensure you articulate the "x" as /ks/. Tip: Practice by saying "box" and "fox" to emphasize the "x" sound.
- Adding extra syllables: Some learners mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈsɪksə/. This is incorrect. "Six" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Repeat "six" slowly, focusing on its one-syllable structure.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "six" with "sick" or "sex." The distinctions are subtle but important. "Six" is /sɪks/, while "sick" is /sɪk/ and "sex" is /sɛks/. Tip: Practice by saying each word in a sentence to highlight their differences.