How to pronounce coexistence
Say it like koh-ig-ZIS-tuns. Coexistence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- koh
- ig
- ZIS
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coexistence 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coexistence
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ig-ZIS-tuns.
What does coexistence mean?
- The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.
Where does coexistence come from?
From co- + existence.
Words that rhyme with coexistence
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Questions about saying coexistence
How do you pronounce coexistence?
Say koh-ig-ZIS-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coexistence?
Coexistence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: koh · ig · ZIS · tuns.
Is coexistence 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 /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/ (koh-ig-ZIS-tuns).