How to pronounce coincides
Say it like koh-in-SYDZ. Coincides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDZ).
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- koh
- in
- SYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coincides 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.
- SYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coincides
- 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-sydz.
What does coincides mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coincide How to pronounce coincide
Words that rhyme with coincides
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Questions about saying coincides
How do you pronounce coincides?
Say koh-in-SYDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪdz/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɪnˌsaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coincides?
Coincides has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SYDZ). Broken into parts: koh · in · SYDZ.
Is coincides pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kəʊˈɪnˌsaɪdz/ (koh-IN-sydz).