How many 6-letter words are there in English?

There are thousands of 6-letter words in the English language. Our database contains 155 of them for you to explore and learn.

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Are there any 6-letter words without vowels?

Yes, English has several words without traditional vowels (A, E, I, O, U) that use 'Y' or 'W' instead, such as CRYPT or RHYTHM. Check our list to find them!

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All 6-Letter Words

Mabela Noun Mabolo Noun Mabuti Adjective Manage Verb Musing Noun / Adjective Naaman Proper Noun Nabbed Verb (Past Tense / Past Participle) Nature Noun Notice Noun, Verb Oafdom Noun Oafish Adjective Oakboy Noun Oaklet Noun Pabble Verb Pablum Noun Qanats Noun (Plural) Qantar Noun Qasida Noun Raanan Proper Noun Raasch Proper Noun Raband Noun Rabato Noun Rabban Noun Result Noun, Verb Saanen Noun Strong Adjective Taband Noun Talent Noun Uakari Noun Ubangi Proper Noun Uberty Noun Unique Adjective Useful Adjective Vaadim Noun (Plural) Vacant Adjective Vision Noun Wabayo Contraction Wabber Noun, Verb Wabble Verb Wisdom Noun Wonder Noun, Verb Xenial Adjective Xtreme Adjective Yabber Verb Yabbie Noun Yabble Verb Yacare Noun Yacata Noun Yachan Noun Zabeta Noun Zabian Noun Zabism Noun Zabtie Noun Zacate Noun Zigzag Noun, Verb, Adjective

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1. How is the word 'abacas' correctly pronounced?

uh-BAH-kass AB-uh-kahz ah-bah-KAHS AB-uh-kass

2. Which of the following is a color variant of the Saanen, recognized as separate by some registries?

Nubian Sable Alpine Toggenburg

3. What is the origin of the silent 'h' in 'honest'?

It was never there originally It comes from the French pronunciation It is a typo from the 1800s It is pronounced in British English

4. Which word is commonly confused with 'earbob' due to similar spelling?

Earlobe Earbud Earwig Earmark

5. What is the modern equivalent of the verb 'to wabber'?

To whisper To wobble To wander To wash

6. What does the phrase 'a concerted effort' mean?

A lazy try A musical attempt A determined, joint attempt A physical injury

7. How is the word 'Cabala' correctly pronounced?

CAB-ul kuh-BAH-luh ka-BALL SAB-uh-luh

8. How is 'Rabban' typically used in a sentence?

As a verb As an adjective As a title before a name As a place name

9. How is 'uberty' correctly pronounced?

uh-BER-tee YOO-ber-tee OO-bair-tee UB-er-tee

10. How many syllables does 'qantar' have?

Four One Two Three

11. What kind of power does the Kabaka hold today?

Absolute political power Military command Cultural and traditional leadership Judicial veto

12. How many syllables does 'labber' have?

One Two Three Four

13. In a historical context, 'Kabard' can also refer to what?

A type of sword A mountain pass A region or people A military rank

14. Which word is a synonym for fables?

Histories Parables Documents Data

15. What causes eagres to form?

Underwater earthquakes Heavy rainfall High tides funneling into narrow rivers Melting snow

16. From which words is 'yabble' likely derived?

Yell and stamble Yap and babble Yawn and amble Yell and gabble

17. What is the opposite of 'yabbling'?

Listening quietly Shouting angrily Running fast Writing carefully

18. Which historical kingdom was Daboya part of?

The Ashanti Kingdom The Dagomba Kingdom The Gonja Kingdom The Fante Confederacy

19. Which preposition is commonly used with 'dachas' when referring to spending time there?

on in at to

20. Which company or event is largely credited with popularizing the 'X' for 'Extreme' trend?

NASA ESPN (X Games) The New York Times Microsoft

21. What is the natural rhythm of an iambus often compared to?

A ticking clock A heartbeat A bouncing ball A running river

22. What part of speech is the word 'gabert'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

23. What is the Ubangi primarily known as?

A mountain range A river in Africa A desert in Asia A European city

24. What does the phrase 'strong suit' mean?

A sturdy piece of clothing A skill in which one excels A powerful lawsuit A heavy suitcase

25. What part of speech is 'fabled'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

26. Is 'gabert' used in everyday modern conversation?

Yes, always Only in British English No, it is strictly historical Only in cooking

27. How many syllables does 'jabers' have?

One Two Three Four

28. What is the correct spelling of the present participle of 'yabber'?

yabering yabbering yabbring yabberin

29. What is a 'cabaan'?

A room on a ship A heavy sailor's coat A type of sail A navigational tool

30. What is the characteristic tempo of the Zabeta?

Slow and dignified Extremely fast and erratic Moderate and bouncy No rhythm at all

31. What is the primary meaning of the archaic word 'dablet'?

A small dining table A small writing tablet A type of horse A musical instrument

32. What is the difference between 'listen' and 'hear'?

They mean the same thing. Listen is active; hear is passive. Hear is active; listen is passive. Listen is only for music.

33. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

To be honest, I agree. To be honest, I am agree. To be honestly, I agree. To be honesting, I agree.

34. What is the difference between an 'abbess' and an 'abbey'?

They are the same. An abbess is the leader; an abbey is the building. An abbey is the leader; an abbess is the building. An abbess is a male monk; an abbey is a female nun.

35. Which article should be used before 'oaklet'?

A An The No article

36. What type of object is usually 'mabbled'?

Food Furniture Clothing or blankets Electronic devices

37. Which of these is an antonym of 'honing'?

Refining Perfecting Practicing Dulling

38. Where do abacas naturally originate?

The Philippines Brazil Egypt Canada

39. Which language does the word 'cabane' come from?

French Spanish German Italian

40. In US English, how do you spell the past tense of 'zigzag'?

zig-zagged zigzagged zigzaged zigzagd

41. Which word is the modern replacement for 'habile'?

Unable Able Stable Fable

42. What is the singular form of 'aaliis'?

Aal Aalii Aali Aalis

43. What language family does the Ababua language belong to?

Germanic Romance Bantu Sino-Tibetan

44. What is the correct adjective form of 'dacite'?

Dacish Dacitic Daciten Daciting

45. How is the word 'laager' correctly pronounced?

LAY-ger lah-JER LAH-ger LOG-er

46. Where is the primary stress in the pronunciation of 'oafdom'?

First syllable (OHF-duhm) Second syllable (oaf-DUHM) Both syllables equally Neither syllable

47. What modern religious group is often historically linked to the Zabians?

Mormons Mandaeans Methodists Mennonites

48. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of kababs?

Cooked over an open fire or grill Cut into small, bite-sized pieces Simmered slowly in a liquid broth Threaded onto a skewer

49. In modern politics, what is the Fabian Society known for?

Violent revolution Gradual, democratic socialist reform Aggressive military expansion Sudden tax cuts

50. Which syllable is stressed in the pronunciation of 'taband'?

The first syllable The second syllable The third syllable It is unstressed