How to pronounce coed
Say it like KOH-ed. Coed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊˌɛd/KOH-ed
UK British/ˈkəʊˌɛd/KOH-ed
- KOH
- ed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coed 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.
- edGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of coed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-ed.
What does coed mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of co-ed.
- Alternative form of co-ed.
Questions about saying coed
How do you pronounce coed?
Say KOH-ed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coed?
Coed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ed.
Is coed 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 /ˈkəʊˌɛd/ (KOH-ed).