How to pronounce coordinate
Say it like koh-OR-duh-nut. Coordinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- koh
- OR
- duh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coordinate 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coordinate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-AW-dih-nayt.
What does coordinate mean?
- bring order and organization to“Can you help me organize my files?”
- bring into common action, movement, or condition“coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers”“coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues”
- be co-ordinated“These activities coordinate well”
- a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
- of equal importance, rank, or degree
Where does coordinate come from?
From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of coōrdinō (“arrange together”), from co- + ōrdinō, equivalent to co- + ordinate.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- organize
- organise
Words that rhyme with coordinate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coordinate.
Questions about saying coordinate
How do you pronounce coordinate?
Say koh-OR-duh-nut. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɔrdənət/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coordinate?
Coordinate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: koh · OR · duh · nut.
Is coordinate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ (koh-AW-dih-nayt).