How to pronounce coordinates
Say it like koh-OR-duh-nuts. Coordinates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- koh
- OR
- duh
- nuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coordinates 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.
- nutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coordinates
- 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-nits.
What does coordinates mean?
- plural of coordinate How to pronounce coordinate
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coordinate How to pronounce coordinate
Questions about saying coordinates
How do you pronounce coordinates?
Say koh-OR-duh-nuts. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɔrdənəts/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coordinates?
Coordinates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: koh · OR · duh · nuts.
Is coordinates 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 /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪts/ (koh-AW-dih-nits).