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sixth
Definition:
(nou) position six in a countable series of things (nou) one part in six equal parts (nou) the musical interval between one note and another six notes away from it
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪksθ
Examples:
The first is a duplicate of the sixth.
He was the third and youngest son of the sixth Baron Craven.
Like the third movement, the sixth recalls an operatic recitative.
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Common mistakes of sixth pronunciation
- Dropping the "s": Many speakers omit the initial "s" sound, pronouncing it as "ikth". This leads to confusion with "fifth". Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "s" sound, as in /sɪkθ/ (US) or /sɪksθ/ (UK).
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "six-TH". This disrupts the natural flow of the word. Tip: Remember that "sixth" is a single syllable word, so keep the stress on the initial sound /sɪkθ/.
- Confusing "th" sounds: The "th" in "sixth" can be mispronounced as a "d" or "t" sound, leading to "sikd" or "sik'th". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth, producing /θ/.
- Lengthening the vowel: Some speakers overly elongate the vowel sound, saying "siixtth". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp, as in /sɪkθ/, to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra vowel sound, resulting in "sik-sith". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that "sixth" is pronounced with no additional syllables, simply /sɪkθ/ in both US and UK English.