burkini

[buɾˈkini]

/[buɾˈkini]/ noun

The verdict

“burkini” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Traje de baño femenino que cubre totalmente el cuerpo de la mujer, excepto la cara, las manos y los pies.

Key facts for burkini
PropertyValue
Headwordburkini
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[buɾˈkini]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “burkini” sits in Spanish frequency

burkini falls outside the top-100,000 ranked Spanish words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

burkini is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [buɾˈkini]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Traje de baño femenino que cubre totalmente el cuerpo de la mujer, excepto la cara, las manos y los pies.".

Zero misspellings are on record for burkini in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable Spanish patterns. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is burkini, spelled B-U-R-K-I-N-I.

Definition

  1. 1
    Traje de baño femenino que cubre totalmente el cuerpo de la mujer, excepto la cara, las manos y los pies.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "burkini"?
"burkini" is spelled B-U-R-K-I-N-I. The IPA pronunciation is [buɾˈkini].
What does "burkini" mean?
As a noun, "burkini" means: Traje de baño femenino que cubre totalmente el cuerpo de la mujer, excepto la cara, las manos y los pies.
How do you pronounce "burkini"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "burkini" is [buɾˈkini]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "burkini" come from?
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Using “burkini”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is B-U-R-K-I-N-I - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [buɾˈkini] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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