How to pronounce mankini
Say it like man-KEE-nee. Mankini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- man
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mankini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 mankini
American and British speakers say mankini in essentially the same way: /mænˈkini/ in the US and /mænˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: man-KEE-nee.
What does mankini mean?
- A kind of sling bikini worn by men.
Where does mankini come from?
Blend of man + bikini, equivalent to man + -kini.
Words that rhyme with mankini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mankini.
Questions about saying mankini
How do you pronounce mankini?
Say man-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /mænˈkini/. In British English it is /mænˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mankini?
Mankini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: man · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say mankini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mænˈkini/ and the British form is /mænˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.