How to pronounce coarticulation
Say it like koh-air-tih-kyoo-LAY-shun. Coarticulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- koh
- air
- tih
- kyoo
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coarticulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- airKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coarticulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-at-ih-kyoo-LAY-shun.
What does coarticulation mean?
- The formation of a joint by the articulation of two bones.
- The action or process of coarticulating.
Where does coarticulation come from?
From co- + articulation.
Words that rhyme with coarticulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coarticulation.
Questions about saying coarticulation
How do you pronounce coarticulation?
Say koh-air-tih-kyoo-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊærtɪkjuˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊætɪkjuːˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coarticulation?
Coarticulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: koh · air · tih · kyoo · LAY · shun.
Is coarticulation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkəʊætɪkjuːˈleɪʃən/ (koh-at-ih-kyoo-LAY-shun).