How to pronounce monokini
Say it like mon-oh-KEE-nee. Monokini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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- mon
- oh
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monokini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 monokini
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mon-oh-KEE-nee.
What does monokini mean?
- The lower part of a bikini without the upper part (i.e., topless).
- A one-piece swimsuit, which may cover both the chest and the crotch (as contrasted with a bikini, which consists of two pieces).
Where does monokini come from?
Borrowed from French monokini or simply mono- + -kini, punningly reinterpreting the first syllable of "bikini" as the prefix bi-.
Words that rhyme with monokini
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Questions about saying monokini
How do you pronounce monokini?
Say mon-oh-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /mɑnoʊˈkini/. In British English it is /mɒnəʊˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monokini?
Monokini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: mon · oh · KEE · nee.
Is monokini pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɒnəʊˈkiːni/ (mon-oh-KEE-nee).