How to pronounce coincidentally
Say it like koh-in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee. Coincidentally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN).
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- koh
- in
- sih
- DEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coincidentally 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coincidentally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee.
What does coincidentally mean?
- In a coincidental manner.
Where does coincidentally come from?
From coincidental + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with coincidentally
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Questions about saying coincidentally
How do you pronounce coincidentally?
Say koh-in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /koʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/. In British English it is /kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coincidentally?
Coincidentally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DEN). Broken into parts: koh · in · sih · DEN · tuh · lee.
Is coincidentally 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 /kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/ (koh-in-sih-DEN-tuh-lee).