How Do You Spell SIXTH?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪksθ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "sixth" can be confusing due to its unusual combination of letters. According to IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /sɪksθ/, with the "th" representing the voiced dental fricative sound as heard in "breathe." The "x" represents the "ks" sound, while the "i" represents the short "ih" sound. Together, these components form the word "sixth," which refers to something that is sixth in a series or sequence.

SIXTH Meaning and Definition

1. The term "sixth" is an adjective derived from the cardinal number "six." It refers to the number occurring directly after five in a standard sequence. As an ordinal number, "sixth" is used to indicate the position or rank of a particular item or individual in relation to others within a series or succession.

   In a broader context, "sixth" can also describe an equivalent division of something into six equal parts or segments. This division can be applied to a variety of concepts, such as time, space, or a numerical scale.

   Furthermore, "sixth" can additionally function as a noun, denoting the person or thing occupying the sixth position in a sequence. It can be used to refer to an individual who ranks sixth among a group of competitors, participants, or candidates.

   The concept of the sixth extends to various fields, including sports, music, and mathematics. In music theory, the "sixth" represents an interval consisting of six diatonic degrees. In sports, the sixth inning refers to the middle portion of a nine-inning baseball or softball game. In math, the "sixth power" of a number is obtained by multiplying it with itself five times.

   Overall, "sixth" serves as a versatile linguistic tool for counting, arranging, comparing, and understanding the order or position of objects, individuals, or concepts within a defined series or framework.

2. • The ordinal of six.

   • The sixth part; one of six equal parts; an interval in music.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SIXTH *

• sith 14.6341463%
• sitxh 4.8780487%
• sixthe 4.8780487%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SIXTH

• sucth
• sixity
• nexth
• suxh
• simth
• sketh
• sixze
• sxith
• sixthy
• scoth
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• sixtee
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• sixtth
• sixt
• siuth
• sigth
• sixtey
• sixht
• siixty
• sisth
• sixety
• sycth
• sixz
• siwth
• suxth
• skxth
• sixgth
• ssixth
• sixthlly
• siith
• tihth
• nixte
• sckth
• sichh
• sijto
• sistt
• sitth
• sijthe
• tiith
• muxth
• saxtoh
• saixto
• siuxto
• sikxto
• sixdto
• sixgto
• siixto
• Shxto
• siiti
• sixtw
• skixta
• sicxta
• ssixta
• sixtaa
• CISTh
• SInTZ
• Spieth
• Stieth
• sixthle
• Siqch

Etymology of SIXTH

The word "sixth" originated from the Old English word "siexta" or "sixta", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sextô", meaning "sixth". This in turn traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "seks", indicating the number six. The word has remained relatively unchanged over time, maintaining its meaning throughout different languages and periods.

Idioms with the word SIXTH

• sixth sense The idiom "sixth sense" refers to an intuitive or instinctive perception or understanding of something, beyond the five traditional senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). It suggests an innate ability to perceive or sense things that cannot be explained or understood through logical reasoning, often attributed to a heightened level of intuition or awareness.

Similar spelling words for SIXTH

• sixty,
• sight,
• xxth,
• one-sixth,
• Sixta,
• SISTO.

Plural form of SIXTH is SIXTHS