How to pronounce coetaneous
Say it like koh-ih-TAY-nee-us. Coetaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- koh
- ih
- TAY
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coetaneous 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coetaneous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ih-TAY-nee-us.
What does coetaneous mean?
- Belonging to the same age, era or period; coeval or contemporary.
Where does coetaneous come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin coaetaneus (“one of the same age”).
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Words that rhyme with coetaneous
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Questions about saying coetaneous
How do you pronounce coetaneous?
Say koh-ih-TAY-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪˈteɪniəs/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪˈteɪniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coetaneous?
Coetaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: koh · ih · TAY · nee · us.
Is coetaneous 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 /ˌkəʊɪˈteɪniəs/ (koh-ih-TAY-nee-us).