How to pronounce coexist
Say it like koh-ug-ZIST. Coexist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIST).
- koh
- ug
- ZIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coexist 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.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coexist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ig-ZIST.
What does coexist mean?
- To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.“peacefully coexist”
Where does coexist come from?
From co- + exist. Compare Latin coexsistō.
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Words that rhyme with coexist
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Questions about saying coexist
How do you pronounce coexist?
Say koh-ug-ZIST. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəɡˈzɪst/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coexist?
Coexist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIST). Broken into parts: koh · ug · ZIST.
Is coexist 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 /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst/ (koh-ig-ZIST).