How to pronounce coyish
Say it like KOY-ish. Coyish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).
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- KOY
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coyish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coyish
American and British speakers say coyish in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOY-ish.
What does coyish mean?
- Somewhat coy.
Where does coyish come from?
From coy + -ish.
Words that rhyme with coyish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coyish.
Questions about saying coyish
How do you pronounce coyish?
Say KOY-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coyish?
Coyish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say coyish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.