Spell Bee Word: Sequin

What does sequin mean?

Word: Sequin

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Sequin means a tiny, round, shiny disc sewn onto clothes as decoration.

Synonyms: spangle

How do you spell sequin?

Syllables: se - quin

Tricky part: The kw sound in the middle is spelt qu. Students who spell by ear write sekwin.

Watch out for: sekwin, secquin

Memory tip: Picture a q and a u holding hands across a sparkly dress. Those two letters never let go of each other.

Sequin in a sentence

Example 1: Silver sequins sparkled on my sister's red dress.

Example 2: A single sequin rolled off the table and under the sofa.

Example 3: Maya sewed blue sequins around the edge of her cushion cover.

Fun Fact

A sequin was once a gold coin of Venice. The word later passed to the small shiny discs, perhaps because coins were sometimes worn as decoration.

Practise the CREST Way

Spellacadabra

Choose the correct option to make a meaningful word:

sequ_n

a) a
b) o
c) e
d) i

Sound Check

In which word is 'qu' pronounced differently?

a) sequin
b) quiver
c) antique
d) equal

Jumble Tumble

Choose the correct sequence of the jumbled letters to form a meaningful word:

uenqsi 123456

a) 254163
b) 542163
c) 524163
d) 524136

Spell Spies

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) velvit
b) sequin
c) satin
d) muslin

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would a dressmaker most likely add sequins?

a) to a gardener's thick gloves
b) to a farmer's rubber boots
c) to a dancer's stage costume
d) to a nurse's plain apron

2. Why do sequins catch the eye on a stage?

a) They give off warm air.
b) They reflect the lights.
c) They make a soft sound.
d) They change the music.