How to pronounce coplanar
Say it like koh-PLAY-ner. Coplanar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY).
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- koh
- PLAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coplanar 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.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coplanar
- 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-PLAY-nuh.
What does coplanar mean?
- Within the same plane.
- Orbiting a central celestial object within the same orbital plane.
Where does coplanar come from?
From co- + planar.
Questions about saying coplanar
How do you pronounce coplanar?
Say koh-PLAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈpleɪnər/. In British English it is /kəʊˈpleɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coplanar?
Coplanar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAY). Broken into parts: koh · PLAY · ner.
Is coplanar 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 /kəʊˈpleɪnə/ (koh-PLAY-nuh).