How to pronounce coheir
Say it like koh-EH-er. Coheir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EH).
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- koh
- EH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coheir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coheir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-AIR-uh.
What does coheir mean?
- One of several who are heirs to an estate
Where does coheir come from?
From co- + heir.
Words that rhyme with coheir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coheir.
Questions about saying coheir
How do you pronounce coheir?
Say koh-EH-er. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɛɚ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɛəə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coheir?
Coheir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EH). Broken into parts: koh · EH · er.
Is coheir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəʊˈɛəə/ (koh-AIR-uh).