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How to pronounce sequins

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

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US American/ˈsikwɪns/SEE-kwins
UK British/ˈsiːkwɪns/SEE-kwins
  • SEE
  • kwins
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sequins 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. kwinsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of sequins

American and British speakers say sequins in essentially the same way: /ˈsikwɪns/ in the US and /ˈsiːkwɪns/ in the UK.

British respelling: SEE-kwins.

What does sequins mean?

noun
  1. plural of sequin How to pronounce sequin

Questions about saying sequins

How do you pronounce sequins?

Say SEE-kwins. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikwɪns/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkwɪns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sequins?

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

Do Americans and Brits say sequins the same way?

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

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