How do you pronounce "sixteenth"?

In American English: /sɪkˈstiːnθ/ (sik-STEENTH). In British English: /sˈɪkstiːnθ/ (S-ikst). In Canadian English: /sɪkˈstiːnθ/ (sik-STEENTH). In Australian English: /sˈɪkstiːnθ/ (S-ikst).

Is "sixteenth" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɪkˈstiːnθ/ (sik-STEENTH), while in British English it's /sˈɪkstiːnθ/ (S-ikst).

How to Pronounce "sixteenth"

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sixteenth

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/sɪkˈstiːnθ/

sik-STEENTH

Syllable Breakdown

sɪksix·stiːnθteenth

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