How to pronounce coronacoaster
Say it like kuh-ROH-nuh-koh-ster. Coronacoaster has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- kuh
- ROH
- nuh
- koh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coronacoaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coronacoaster
- 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: kuh-ROH-nuh-koh-stuh.
What does coronacoaster mean?
- Emotional ups and downs, or violent changes in mood due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.
Where does coronacoaster come from?
Blend of coronavirus + rollercoaster, influenced by the phrase emotional rollercoaster.
Questions about saying coronacoaster
How do you pronounce coronacoaster?
Say kuh-ROH-nuh-koh-ster. The American pronunciation is /kəˈroʊnəˌkoʊstɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈrəʊnəˌkəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coronacoaster?
Coronacoaster has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: kuh · ROH · nuh · koh · ster.
Is coronacoaster 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 /kəˈrəʊnəˌkəʊstə/ (kuh-ROH-nuh-koh-stuh).