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6

Six

SIX

NATO code word for the letter 6

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

SIX

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime 6

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Six maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for 6. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Six semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for 6. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Six

Six represents the number 6, pronounced clearly as "SIX".

Why "Six"?

Standard pronunciation, easily distinguishable from other numbers.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Maintain altitude six thousand"

  • 2

    Military: "Charlie Six, come in"

  • 3

    Police: "Six-Adam responding"

💡 Memory Trick

SIX sides on a hexagon

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Six with:

  • Sex
  • Sicks
  • Hex
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