How to pronounce coincidences
Say it like koh-IN-suh-dun-siz. Coincidences has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN).
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- koh
- IN
- suh
- dun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coincidences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coincidences
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-IN-suh-dun-siz.
What does coincidences mean?
- plural of coincidence How to pronounce coincidence
Questions about saying coincidences
How do you pronounce coincidences?
Say koh-IN-suh-dun-siz. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coincidences?
Coincidences has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN). Broken into parts: koh · IN · suh · dun · siz.
Is coincidences pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/ (koh-IN-suh-dun-siz).