How to pronounce mankin
Say it like MANG-kin. Mankin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mankin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mankin
American and British speakers say mankin in essentially the same way: /ˈmæŋkɪn/ in the US and /ˈmæŋkɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANG-kin.
What does mankin mean?
- A little man; a manikin.
Where does mankin come from?
From man + -kin.
Questions about saying mankin
How do you pronounce mankin?
Say MANG-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mankin?
Mankin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · kin.
Do Americans and Brits say mankin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæŋkɪn/ and the British form is /ˈmæŋkɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.