How to pronounce coin
Say it like KOYN. Coin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coin 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 coin
American and British speakers say coin in essentially the same way: /kɔɪn/ in the US and /kɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOYN.
What does coin mean?
- a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
- make up“coin phrases or words”
- form by stamping, punching, or printing“strike coins”“strike a medal”
Where does coin come from?
From Middle English coyn, from Old French coigne (“wedge, cornerstone, die for stamping”), from Latin cuneus (“wedge”).
Words that rhyme with coin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coin.
Questions about saying coin
How do you pronounce coin?
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 coin?
Coin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOYN.
Do Americans and Brits say coin 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.