How to pronounce coextensive
Say it like koh-ek-STEN-siv. Coextensive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEN).
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- koh
- ek
- STEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coextensive 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.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coextensive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-ik-STEN-siv.
What does coextensive mean?
- Having the same spatial limits or boundaries; sharing the same area.“The city and county of San Francisco are coextensive.”
- Occurring over the same period of time; contemporaneous.
- Having the same extension, the object or set of objects to which a term refers.
Where does coextensive come from?
From co- + extensive.
Words that rhyme with coextensive
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Questions about saying coextensive
How do you pronounce coextensive?
Say koh-ek-STEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɛkˈstɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coextensive?
Coextensive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEN). Broken into parts: koh · ek · STEN · siv.
Is coextensive 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 /ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv/ (koh-ik-STEN-siv).