How to pronounce coccyges
Say it like KOK-sih-jeez. Coccyges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- sih
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coccyges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coccyges
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-sih-jeez.
What does coccyges mean?
- plural of coccyx How to pronounce coccyx
Questions about saying coccyges
How do you pronounce coccyges?
Say KOK-sih-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑksɪˌdʒiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒksɪˌdʒiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coccyges?
Coccyges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · sih · jeez.
Is coccyges pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒksɪˌdʒiːz/ (KOK-sih-jeez).