The word "Sextonry" is spelled with three syllables, /sɛk-stən-ree/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound as in "get," the second syllable with a schwa sound as in "about," and the third syllable with a long "e" sound as in "bee." The word is a noun referring to the office or duties of a sexton. Despite its uncommon usage, the word's phonetic spelling is straightforward and easy to pronounce correctly with a little practice.