Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

v6

/ˌviːˈsɪks/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.24 in modern English

Syllables: v6
IPA: /ˌviːˈsɪks/

4

Scrabble Score

1

Letters

1

Syllables

1

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An internal combustion engine with six cylinders arranged in two banks that form a V shape.

Etymology

From V- + 6.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: V

Inflected Forms

V6s (plural) V-6 (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

straight-six V8 straight-eight V10 V12 V-twin

Questions

How do you pronounce v6?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌviːˈsɪks/.
What does v6 mean?: An internal combustion engine with six cylinders arranged in two banks that form a V shape.
Where does v6 come from?: From V- + 6.

How to pronounce v6

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