How to pronounce coevolve
Say it like koh-ih-VOLV. Coevolve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOLV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkoʊɪˈvɑlv/koh-ih-VOLV
UK British/ˌkəʊɪˈvɒlv/koh-ih-VOLV
- koh
- ih
- VOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coevolve 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.
- VOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of coevolve
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ih-VOLV.
What does coevolve mean?
verb
- To evolve, along with another organism, via coevolution.
Where does coevolve come from?
From co- + evolve.
Words that rhyme with coevolve
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Questions about saying coevolve
How do you pronounce coevolve?
Say koh-ih-VOLV. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪˈvɑlv/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪˈvɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coevolve?
Coevolve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOLV). Broken into parts: koh · ih · VOLV.
Is coevolve pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkəʊɪˈvɒlv/ (koh-ih-VOLV).