kiin̄

See also: kiin and k’iin

Marshallese

Etymology

Borrowed from English king.

Pronunciation

  • (phonetic) IPA(key): [kiːŋ], (enunciated) [kiiŋ]
  • (phonemic) IPA(key): /kijiŋ/
  • Bender phonemes: {kiyig}

Noun

kiin̄ (M.O.D.: kiiñ) (construct form kiin̄in)

  1. a king

Synonyms

References

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