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How to Pronounce sixty?

Correct pronunciation for the word "sixty" is [sˈɪksti], [sˈɪksti], [s_ˈɪ_k_s_t_i].

"Sixty" in context

The concept of sixty has been around since time immemorial. It is a number that has been used to divide up time and measure distances and has featured in many different cultures. A sixtieth anniversary, for instance, is something particularly special to celebrate. Sixty is a popular age for retirement, with sixty-five being the standard age in many countries. It is also the number of minutes in an hour, as well as being a significant figure in mathematics. Many cultures divide into groups of sixty, as it can be easily divided into two, three, four, five, six and ten.

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