About "mannequin"
How to Split "mannequin" into Syllables
The word mannequin is divided into 3 syllables: man·ne·quin. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- man — 1st syllable
- ne — 2nd syllable
- quin — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of mannequin:
- IPA: /ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/
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📖 Definitions
- A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.
- A jointed model of the human body used by artists, especially to demonstrate the arrangement of drapery.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French mannequin, derived from Old French [Term?] (“little man, figurine”), derived from Middle Dutch mannekijn (“little man”) (see English manikin), diminutive of man (“man”). By surface analysis, man + -kin. Compare ramequin/ramekin. Doublet of manakin and manikin. From French mannequin. Borrowed from French mannequin, from Middle Dutch manneken. Borrowed from Middle Dutch manneken, mannkijn. Borrowed from French mannequin.
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare mannequin with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| mannequin | 3 | man·ne·quin |
| Mycenae | 3 | my-ce-nae |
| mackinaw | 3 | ma-cki-naw |
| MGM | 1 | mgm |
| Mazama | 3 | ma-za-ma |
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