exí

Exí is a transliteration commonly associated with the Modern Greek word έξι, meaning the number six. In Greek orthography the numeral is written έξι, and when romanized it is typically shown as éxi, with the acute accent indicating stress on the first syllable. Some non-Greek typographical conventions or informal renderings may use exí, placing the accent on the second syllable, but éxi is the standard transliteration in academic and linguistic contexts.

In linguistic terms, exí refers specifically to the cardinal numeral six in Modern Greek. Its pronunciation in Greek is approximately [ˈek.si], with the first syllable stressed. The form survives in everyday language for counting, dates, quantities, and related expressions in Greek.

Beyond its primary meaning, exí can appear as a stylized or arbitrary proper noun in various contexts, such as brand names, titles, or creative works. In such uses, the connection to the Greek numeral is often incidental and determined by branding choices rather than linguistic function.

Relation to broader topics, exí sits within the Greek numeral system and intersects with discussions of romanization, orthography, and language contact. It is one of several Greek cardinal numerals that have distinct spellings in Greek script and standardized romanizations for Latin-script text.

See also: Greek language; Greek numerals; romanization of Greek; pronunciation of Modern Greek.