How to pronounce coterminous
Say it like kuh-TUR-mih-nus. Coterminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- kuh
- TUR
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coterminous 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.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coterminous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-TUH-mih-nus.
What does coterminous mean?
- Meeting end to end or at the ends.
- Having matching boundaries; or, adjoining and sharing a boundary.“New York's borough of Brooklyn and Kings County are coterminous.”
- Having the same scope, range of meaning, or extent in time.
Where does coterminous come from?
From Latin conterminus, from con- (“with”) + terminus (“border, end”), equivalent to co- + terminous.
Words that rhyme with coterminous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coterminous.
Questions about saying coterminous
How do you pronounce coterminous?
Say kuh-TUR-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtɝmɪnəs/. In British English it is /kəˈtəmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coterminous?
Coterminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: kuh · TUR · mih · nus.
Is coterminous 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 /kəˈtəmɪnəs/ (kuh-TUH-mih-nus).