How to pronounce coexisting
Say it like koh-ig-ZIS-ting. Coexisting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- koh
- ig
- ZIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coexisting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coexisting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ig-ZIS-ting.
What does coexisting mean?
- present participle and gerund of coexist How to pronounce coexist
Words that rhyme with coexisting
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Questions about saying coexisting
How do you pronounce coexisting?
Say koh-ig-ZIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coexisting?
Coexisting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: koh · ig · ZIS · ting.
Is coexisting 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 /ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ (koh-ig-ZIS-ting).