How to pronounce coinhabitant
Say it like koh-in-HAB-ih-tunt. Coinhabitant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAB).
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- koh
- in
- HAB
- ih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coinhabitant 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.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coinhabitant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-in-HAB-ih-tunt.
What does coinhabitant mean?
- Someone who lives with another, or with others.
Where does coinhabitant come from?
From co- + inhabitant.
Questions about saying coinhabitant
How do you pronounce coinhabitant?
Say koh-in-HAB-ih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɪnˈhæbɪtənt/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɪnˈhæbɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coinhabitant?
Coinhabitant has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HAB). Broken into parts: koh · in · HAB · ih · tunt.
Is coinhabitant 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 /ˌkəʊɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ (koh-in-HAB-ih-tunt).