How to pronounce coda
Say it like KOH-duh. Coda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coda
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-duh.
What does coda mean?
- A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.
- The optional final sound of a syllable or word, occurring after its nucleus and usually composed of one or more consonants.“The word “salts” has three consonants, /l/, /t/, and /s/, in its coda, whereas the word “glee” has no coda at all.”
- In seismograms, the gradual return to baseline after a seismic event. The length of the coda can be used to estimate event magnitude, and the shape sometimes reveals details of subsurface structures.
- Alternative spelling of CODA.
Where does coda come from?
Borrowed from Italian coda (literally “tail”), from Latin cauda.
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Words that rhyme with coda
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Questions about saying coda
How do you pronounce coda?
Say KOH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coda?
Coda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · duh.
Is coda pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊdə/ (KOH-duh).