How to pronounce coeval
Say it like koh-EE-vul. Coeval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- koh
- EE
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coeval pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coeval
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-EE-vul.
What does coeval mean?
- Of the same age or era; contemporary.“Anything coeval with that clock will fetch a hefty price!”
- Something of the same era.“The telephone and television are coevals in that film.”
- Somebody of the same age.
Where does coeval come from?
From Late Latin coaevus, from Latin con- (“equal”) + aevum (“age”).
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Questions about saying coeval
How do you pronounce coeval?
Say koh-EE-vul. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈivəl/. In British English it is /kəʊˈiːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coeval?
Coeval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: koh · EE · vul.
Is coeval 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 /kəʊˈiːvəl/ (koh-EE-vul).