How to pronounce bikinis
Say it like buh-KEE-neez. Bikinis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- buh
- KEE
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bikinis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bikinis
American and British speakers say bikinis in essentially the same way: /bəˈkiniz/ in the US and /bəˈkiːniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-KEE-neez.
What does bikinis mean?
- plural of bikini How to pronounce bikini
Questions about saying bikinis
How do you pronounce bikinis?
Say buh-KEE-neez. The American pronunciation is /bəˈkiniz/. In British English it is /bəˈkiːniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bikinis?
Bikinis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: buh · KEE · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say bikinis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈkiniz/ and the British form is /bəˈkiːniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.