How to Pronounce sixth
Language: English IPA: /sɪksθ/
Pronunciation explanation
SIKSTH. The consonant cluster at the end — "xth" — requires /ksθ/: three consecutive consonant sounds. This is one of English's most challenging final clusters.
Practice tip
SIKS + th. Practice the "ksth" sequence slowly: /k/ then /s/ then /θ/ (voiceless TH).
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