How to pronounce coffice
Say it like KAW-fis. Coffice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- fis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coffice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coffice
American and British speakers say coffice in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔfɪs/ in the US and /ˈkɒfɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOF-is.
What does coffice mean?
- A cubicle with a door to provide the appearance of a private office.“As the numbers grew, the manager offices gave way to coffices with a bit less privacy of course.”
- A coffee shop used as if it is one's office.“The coffee shop down this street is my coffice for three hours every day.”
Where does coffice come from?
Blend of cubicle + office.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying coffice
How do you pronounce coffice?
Say KAW-fis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coffice?
Coffice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · fis.
Do Americans and Brits say coffice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔfɪs/ and the British form is /ˈkɒfɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.