How to pronounce cheekini
Say it like chee-KEE-nee. Cheekini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- chee
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheekini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 cheekini
American and British speakers say cheekini in essentially the same way: /tʃiˈkini/ in the US and /tʃiˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: chee-KEE-nee.
What does cheekini mean?
- A style of women's briefs covering only part of the buttocks.
Where does cheekini come from?
Blend of cheek + bikini; see bikini briefs.
Words that rhyme with cheekini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheekini.
Questions about saying cheekini
How do you pronounce cheekini?
Say chee-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /tʃiˈkini/. In British English it is /tʃiˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheekini?
Cheekini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: chee · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say cheekini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃiˈkini/ and the British form is /tʃiˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.