How to pronounce pubikini
Say it like pyoo-bih-KEE-nee. Pubikini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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- pyoo
- bih
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pubikini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 pubikini
American and British speakers say pubikini in essentially the same way: /pjubɪˈkini/ in the US and /pjuːbɪˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: pyoo-bih-KEE-nee.
What does pubikini mean?
- A thin, V-shaped, thong-style bathing suit bottom that in the front featured a tiny strip of fabric that exposed the wearer's pubic hair or mons pubis.
Where does pubikini come from?
Blend of pubic + bikini.
Words that rhyme with pubikini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pubikini.
Questions about saying pubikini
How do you pronounce pubikini?
Say pyoo-bih-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /pjubɪˈkini/. In British English it is /pjuːbɪˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pubikini?
Pubikini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: pyoo · bih · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say pubikini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pjubɪˈkini/ and the British form is /pjuːbɪˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.