How to pronounce coining
Say it like KOY-ning. Coining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).
- KOY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coining
American and British speakers say coining in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOY-ning.
What does coining mean?
- present participle and gerund of coin How to pronounce coin
- A form of alternative medicine from Southeast Asia where a coin is rubbed vigorously on a patient's oiled skin.
- A created word or phrase.
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Words that rhyme with coining
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Questions about saying coining
How do you pronounce coining?
Say KOY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coining?
Coining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say coining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.