How to pronounce coilgun
Say it like KOYL-gun. Coilgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOYL).
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- KOYL
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coilgun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of coilgun
American and British speakers say coilgun in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪlɡʌn/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪlɡʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOYL-gun.
What does coilgun mean?
- Any of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact means
Where does coilgun come from?
From coil + gun. From being a projectile ejecting device whose launcher tube is wrapped in electromagnetic coils.
Questions about saying coilgun
How do you pronounce coilgun?
Say KOYL-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪlɡʌn/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪlɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coilgun?
Coilgun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOYL). Broken into parts: KOYL · gun.
Do Americans and Brits say coilgun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪlɡʌn/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪlɡʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.