How to pronounce coefficients
Say it like koh-uh-FISH-unts. Coefficients has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- koh
- uh
- FISH
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coefficients 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coefficients
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-FISH-unts.
What does coefficients mean?
- plural of coefficient How to pronounce coefficient
Questions about saying coefficients
How do you pronounce coefficients?
Say koh-uh-FISH-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənts/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈfɪʃənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coefficients?
Coefficients has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: koh · uh · FISH · unts.
Is coefficients 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 /ˌkəʊəˈfɪʃənts/ (koh-uh-FISH-unts).