How to pronounce coinage
Say it like KOY-nij. Coinage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).
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- KOY
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coinage 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.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coinage
American and British speakers say coinage in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOY-nij.
What does coinage mean?
- The process of coining money.
- Coins taken collectively; currency.
- The creation of new words, neologizing.
Where does coinage come from?
Inherited from Middle English coynage, from Old French coignage, from coignier.
Questions about saying coinage
How do you pronounce coinage?
Say KOY-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coinage?
Coinage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say coinage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.