How to pronounce coquina
Say it like koh-KEE-nuh. Coquina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- koh
- KEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coquina 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coquina
American and British speakers say coquina in essentially the same way: /koʊˈkinə/ in the US and /kɒˈkiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ko-KEE-nuh.
What does coquina mean?
- Any of several small marine clams, of the species Donax variabilis, common in United States coastal waters.
- A soft form of limestone made of fragments of shells, sometimes used as a building or road paving material.
Words that rhyme with coquina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coquina.
Questions about saying coquina
How do you pronounce coquina?
Say koh-KEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈkinə/. In British English it is /kɒˈkiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coquina?
Coquina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: koh · KEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say coquina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /koʊˈkinə/ and the British form is /kɒˈkiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.