How to pronounce coiled
Say it like KOYLD. Coiled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KOYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coiled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of coiled
American and British speakers say coiled in essentially the same way: /kɔɪld/ in the US and /kɔɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOYLD.
What does coiled mean?
- simple past and past participle of coil How to pronounce coil
- In the form of coils; having coils.“a coiled serpent”
- Prepared and poised to act, like a snake that has coiled its lower body so it can strike.
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Words that rhyme with coiled
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Questions about saying coiled
How do you pronounce coiled?
Say KOYLD. The American pronunciation is /kɔɪld/. In British English it is /kɔɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coiled?
Coiled is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say coiled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔɪld/ and the British form is /kɔɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.