How to pronounce coffins
Say it like KAW-finz. Coffins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- finz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coffins 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.
- finzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coffins
American and British speakers say coffins in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔfɪnz/ in the US and /ˈkɒfɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOF-inz.
What does coffins mean?
- plural of coffin How to pronounce coffin
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coffin How to pronounce coffin
Questions about saying coffins
How do you pronounce coffins?
Say KAW-finz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coffins?
Coffins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · finz.
Do Americans and Brits say coffins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔfɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈkɒfɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.