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How to pronounce coyer

Say it like KOY-er. Coyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).

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US American/ˈkɔɪɚ/KOY-er
UK British/ˈkɔɪə/KOY-uh
  • KOY
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Coyer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of coyer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KOY-uh.

What does coyer mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of coy: more coy How to pronounce coy

Words that rhyme with coyer

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Questions about saying coyer

How do you pronounce coyer?

Say KOY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in coyer?

Coyer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · er.

Is coyer 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 /ˈkɔɪə/ (KOY-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).