How to pronounce coiling
Say it like KOY-ling. Coiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).
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- KOY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coiling 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.
- lingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coiling
American and British speakers say coiling in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪˌlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪˌlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOY-ling.
What does coiling mean?
- present participle and gerund of coil How to pronounce coil
- The pattern or motion of something that coils.
- The process of fitting a ship with electromagnetic coils, so that it can be degaussed while traveling.
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Words that rhyme with coiling
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Questions about saying coiling
How do you pronounce coiling?
Say KOY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪˌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪˌlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coiling?
Coiling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say coiling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪˌlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪˌlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.