How to pronounce mannequins
Say it like MAN-uh-kinz. Mannequins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- kinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mannequins 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mannequins
American and British speakers say mannequins in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəkɪnz/ in the US and /ˈmænəkɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-kinz.
What does mannequins mean?
- plural of mannequin How to pronounce mannequin
Questions about saying mannequins
How do you pronounce mannequins?
Say MAN-uh-kinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəkɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmænəkɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mannequins?
Mannequins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · kinz.
Do Americans and Brits say mannequins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəkɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈmænəkɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.