How to pronounce burqini
Say it like bur-KEE-nee. Burqini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- bur
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burqini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- burKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of burqini
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bur-KEE-nee.
What does burqini mean?
- A head-to-toe swimsuit, enabling women to conform to the Islamic dress code when bathing on a public beach.
Where does burqini come from?
Blend of burqa + bikini.
Words that rhyme with burqini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burqini.
Questions about saying burqini
How do you pronounce burqini?
Say bur-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /bɝˈkini/. In British English it is /bɜːˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burqini?
Burqini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: bur · KEE · nee.
Is burqini pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɜːˈkiːni/ (bur-KEE-nee).