How to pronounce coincident
Say it like koh-IN-suh-dunt. Coincident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN).
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- koh
- IN
- suh
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coincident 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.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coincident
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-IN-sih-dunt.
What does coincident mean?
- Of two or more objects: being in the same location.
- Of two or more events: occurring at the same time; contemporaneous.
- Of two or more things: having the same qualities; being in accordance; consonant, matching.
Where does coincident come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying coincident
How do you pronounce coincident?
Say koh-IN-suh-dunt. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɪnsədənt/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɪnsɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coincident?
Coincident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IN). Broken into parts: koh · IN · suh · dunt.
Is coincident 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 /kəʊˈɪnsɪdənt/ (koh-IN-sih-dunt).