How to pronounce coincidental
Say it like koh-in-suh-DEN-tul. Coincidental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN).
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- koh
- in
- suh
- DEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coincidental 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.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coincidental
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-in-sih-den-tul.
What does coincidental mean?
- Occurring as or resulting from coincidence.
- Happening or existing at the same time.
Where does coincidental come from?
From co- + incidental.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with coincidental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coincidental.
- mental
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying coincidental
How do you pronounce coincidental?
Say koh-in-suh-DEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /koʊˌɪnsəˈdɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊɪnsɪˌdɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coincidental?
Coincidental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN). Broken into parts: koh · in · suh · DEN · tul.
Is coincidental pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkəʊɪnsɪˌdɛntəl/ (KOH-in-sih-den-tul).