How to pronounce coterie
Say it like KOH-tuh-ree. Coterie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coterie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coterie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOH-tuh-ree.
What does coterie mean?
- A circle of individuals who associate with one another for a common purpose.“The new junior employee joined our merry after-hours coterie.”
- A communal burrow of prairie dogs.“The coterie was located in the middle of our wheat field.”
Where does coterie come from?
Borrowed from French coterie.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with coterie
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Questions about saying coterie
How do you pronounce coterie?
Say KOH-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtəri/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coterie?
Coterie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · tuh · ree.
Is coterie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊtəri/ (KOH-tuh-ree).