How to pronounce coign
Say it like KOYN. Coign is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coign pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of coign
American and British speakers say coign in essentially the same way: /kɔɪn/ in the US and /kɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOYN.
What does coign mean?
- A projecting corner or angle; a cornerstone.
- The keystone of an arch.
- A wedge used in typesetting.
- To furnish with coigns.
Where does coign come from?
Variant of quoin.
Words that rhyme with coign
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Words that sound like coign
Questions about saying coign
How do you pronounce coign?
Say KOYN. The American pronunciation is /kɔɪn/. In British English it is /kɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coign?
Coign is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOYN.
Do Americans and Brits say coign the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔɪn/ and the British form is /kɔɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coign?
Coign sounds the same as coin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.