How to pronounce tankini
Say it like tan-KEE-nee. Tankini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- tan
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tankini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 tankini
American and British speakers say tankini in essentially the same way: /tænˈkini/ in the US and /tænˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: tan-KEE-nee.
What does tankini mean?
- A bathing suit composed of a tank top and the lower half of a bikini.
Where does tankini come from?
Blend of tank top + bikini.
Words that rhyme with tankini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tankini.
Questions about saying tankini
How do you pronounce tankini?
Say tan-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /tænˈkini/. In British English it is /tænˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tankini?
Tankini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: tan · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tankini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tænˈkini/ and the British form is /tænˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.