How to pronounce coefficient
Say it like koh-uh-FISH-unt. Coefficient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
- koh
- uh
- FISH
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coefficient 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coefficient
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ih-FISH-unt.
What does coefficient mean?
- Cooperating.
- A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
- An entry of a matrix.
- A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.
Where does coefficient come from?
From French coefficient.
Words that rhyme with coefficient
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Questions about saying coefficient
How do you pronounce coefficient?
Say koh-uh-FISH-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coefficient?
Coefficient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: koh · uh · FISH · unt.
Is coefficient 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 /ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/ (koh-ih-FISH-unt).