How to pronounce minikini
Say it like min-ee-KEE-nee. Minikini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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- min
- ee
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minikini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 minikini
American and British speakers say minikini in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪniˈkini/ in the US and /ˌmɪniˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-ee-KEE-nee.
What does minikini mean?
- A very skimpy bikini.
Where does minikini come from?
Blend of mini- + bikini.
Words that rhyme with minikini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minikini.
Questions about saying minikini
How do you pronounce minikini?
Say min-ee-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪniˈkini/. In British English it is /ˌmɪniˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minikini?
Minikini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: min · ee · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say minikini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪniˈkini/ and the British form is /ˌmɪniˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.