How to Pronounce "sextet"
word
ˌsɛkˈstɛt
sek-STET
sɛkstˈɛt
sek-STET
Definition
A group of six people who perform music or sing together, or a piece of music written for six performers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛkˈstɛt
British English
sɛkstˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sek-STET
UK
sek-STET
Listen in Context
The sextet played a classical concert at the hall.
I joined a jazz sextet last year.
A string sextet usually features two violins, two violas, and two cellos.
After months of practice, the sextet finally recorded their first album.