How to pronounce slingkini
Say it like sling-KEE-nee. Slingkini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- sling
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slingkini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- slingKeep 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 slingkini
American and British speakers say slingkini in essentially the same way: /slɪŋˈkini/ in the US and /slɪŋˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: sling-KEE-nee.
What does slingkini mean?
- A one-piece swimsuit resembling the Y-shape frame of a slingshot which is supported by fabric at the neck providing as little or even less, coverage (or as much exposure) as a bikini.
Where does slingkini come from?
Blend of slingshot + bikini.
Words that rhyme with slingkini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slingkini.
Questions about saying slingkini
How do you pronounce slingkini?
Say sling-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /slɪŋˈkini/. In British English it is /slɪŋˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slingkini?
Slingkini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: sling · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say slingkini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slɪŋˈkini/ and the British form is /slɪŋˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.