mannequin

/ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/

//ˈman.ɪ.kɪn// noun

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"mannequin" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“mannequin” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #26,877. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#26,877
frequency rank, English
36,575
“M” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.

Key facts for mannequin
PropertyValue
Headwordmannequin
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/
Letters9
Frequency rank#26,877
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “mannequin” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). mannequin lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around mannequin (IPA /ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #26,877 among 36,575 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for mannequin, with forms such as "amnnequin", "manenquin", and "manequin". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from French mannequin, derived from Old French [Term?] (“little man, figurine”), derived from Middle Dutch mannekin (“little man”) or mannekijn (see English manikin), diminutive of man (“man”). By surface analysis, man + -kin. Compare ramequin/rame… The correct English form is mannequin, spelled M-A-N-N-E-Q-U-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.
  2. 2
    A jointed model of the human body used by artists, especially to demonstrate the arrangement of drapery.
  3. 3
    An anatomical model of the human body for use in teaching of e.g. CPR.
  4. 4
    A person who models clothes.

Etymology

Borrowed from French mannequin, derived from Old French [Term?] (“little man, figurine”), derived from Middle Dutch mannekin (“little man”) or mannekijn (see English manikin), diminutive of man (“man”). By surface analysis, man + -kin. Compare ramequin/ramekin. Doublet of manakin and manikin.

This word in other languages

maniquí(Español)mannequin(Français)Schaufensterpuppe(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • amnnequin
  • manenquin
  • manequin
  • manneqiun
  • manneqquin
  • mannequinn
  • mannequni
  • manneuqin
  • mannqeuin
  • mmannequin
  • mnanequin

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of mannequin - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

amnnequin2manenquin2manequin1manneqiun2manneqquin1mannequinn1mannequni2manneuqin2
Edit distance from "mannequin"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "mannequin"?
"mannequin" is spelled M-A-N-N-E-Q-U-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/.
What does "mannequin" mean?
As a noun, "mannequin" means: A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.
What are common misspellings of "mannequin"?
Common misspellings include "amnnequin", "manenquin", "manequin", "manneqiun", "manneqquin". The correct spelling is "mannequin".
How do you pronounce "mannequin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "mannequin" is /ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "mannequin"?
Borrowed from French mannequin, derived from Old French [Term?] (“little man, figurine”), derived from Middle Dutch mannekin (“little man”) or mannekijn (see English manikin), diminutive of man (“man”). By surface analysis, man + -kin. Compare ram... See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “mannequin”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is M-A-N-N-E-Q-U-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈman.ɪ.kɪn/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list