How to pronounce coincide
Say it like koh-in-SYDE. Coincide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDE).
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- koh
- in
- SYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coincide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coincide
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-IN-syde.
What does coincide mean?
- To occupy exactly the same space.“The two squares coincide nicely.”
- To occur at the same time.“The conference will coincide with his vacation.”
- To correspond, concur, or agree.“Our ideas coincide, except in certain areas.”
Where does coincide come from?
From French coïncider, from Medieval Latin coincidere, from con- + incidere, from in- (“into, to”) + cadere (“to fall, fall down, drop”).
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Words that rhyme with coincide
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Questions about saying coincide
How do you pronounce coincide?
Say koh-in-SYDE. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɪnˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coincide?
Coincide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDE). Broken into parts: koh · in · SYDE.
Is coincide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kəʊˈɪnˌsaɪd/ (koh-IN-syde).