How to pronounce coix
Say it like KOH-iks. Coix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coix
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-iks.
What does coix mean?
- An East Asian grass (Coix lacryma-jobi), sometimes harvested as a cereal.
Words that rhyme with coix
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Questions about saying coix
How do you pronounce coix?
Say KOH-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coix?
Coix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · iks.
Is coix 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 /ˈkəʊɪks/ (KOH-iks).