How to pronounce coetaneity
Say it like koh-ih-tuh-NEE-ih-tee. Coetaneity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
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- koh
- ih
- tuh
- NEE
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coetaneity 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coetaneity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-ih-tuh-NEE-ih-tee.
What does coetaneity mean?
- The condition of being coetaneous.
Where does coetaneity come from?
By surface analysis, coet(aneous) + -aneity.
Questions about saying coetaneity
How do you pronounce coetaneity?
Say koh-ih-tuh-NEE-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪtəˈniɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪtəˈniːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coetaneity?
Coetaneity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: koh · ih · tuh · NEE · ih · tee.
Is coetaneity 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 /ˌkəʊɪtəˈniːɪti/ (koh-ih-tuh-NEE-ih-tee).