How to Pronounce "sextant"
word
ˈsɛkstənt
SEK-stuhnt
sˈɛkstənt
SEK-stuhnt
Definition
A sextant is a tool used for navigation, especially at sea, to measure the angle between the horizon and a celestial object like the sun, moon, or stars.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛkstənt
British English
sˈɛkstənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEK-stuhnt
UK
SEK-stuhnt
Listen in Context
The sailor used a sextant to find his position at sea.
A sextant helps measure the angle between the horizon and the sun.
My grandfather owned an old sextant from his sailing days.
Back in the day, navigators relied on a sextant to cross the oceans safely.