How to pronounce coigue
Say it like KOY-gway. Coigue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).
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- KOY
- gway
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coigue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- gwayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of coigue
American and British speakers say coigue in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪɡweɪ/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪɡweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOY-gway.
What does coigue mean?
- Dombey's beech
Where does coigue come from?
From Mapudungun koywe, via Spanish coigüe.
Questions about saying coigue
How do you pronounce coigue?
Say KOY-gway. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪɡweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪɡweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coigue?
Coigue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · gway.
Do Americans and Brits say coigue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪɡweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪɡweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.