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How to pronounce sequined

Say it like SEE-kwund. Sequined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).

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US American/ˈsikwənd/SEE-kwund
UK British/ˈsiːkwənd/SEE-kwund
  • SEE
  • kwund
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sequined pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. kwundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of sequined

American and British speakers say sequined in essentially the same way: /ˈsikwənd/ in the US and /ˈsiːkwənd/ in the UK.

British respelling: SEE-kwund.

What does sequined mean?

adjective
  1. Decorated with sequins.“She wore a blue sequined dress.”

Where does sequined come from?

From sequin + -ed.

Similar and opposite words

Similar meaning

Questions about saying sequined

How do you pronounce sequined?

Say SEE-kwund. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikwənd/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkwənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sequined?

Sequined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kwund.

Do Americans and Brits say sequined the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikwənd/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkwənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).