How to pronounce manikin
Say it like MAN-ih-kin. Manikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manikin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manikin
American and British speakers say manikin in essentially the same way: /ˈmænɪkɪn/ in the US and /ˈmænɪkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ih-kin.
What does manikin mean?
- A little man (sometimes as a term of endearment).
- A three-dimensional figure, dummy or effigy representing a man or person.
- Alternative spelling of mannequin.
Where does manikin come from?
From Dutch manneken, Middle Dutch mannekijn.
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Questions about saying manikin
How do you pronounce manikin?
Say MAN-ih-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manikin?
Manikin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say manikin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænɪkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.