How to pronounce coyness
Say it like KOY-nes. Coyness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY).
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- KOY
- nes
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coyness 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.
- nesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of coyness
American and British speakers say coyness in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔɪnɛs/ in the US and /ˈkɔɪnɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOY-nes.
What does coyness mean?
- The property of being coy.
Where does coyness come from?
From coy + -ness.
Questions about saying coyness
How do you pronounce coyness?
Say KOY-nes. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪnɛs/. In British English it is /ˈkɔɪnɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coyness?
Coyness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOY). Broken into parts: KOY · nes.
Do Americans and Brits say coyness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔɪnɛs/ and the British form is /ˈkɔɪnɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.