How to pronounce coyotes
Say it like KY-ohts. Coyotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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US American/ˈkaɪoʊts/KY-ohts
UK British/ˈkaɪəʊts/KY-ohts
- KY
- ohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coyotes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coyotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-ohts.
What does coyotes mean?
noun
- plural of coyote How to pronounce coyote
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coyote How to pronounce coyote
Questions about saying coyotes
How do you pronounce coyotes?
Say KY-ohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coyotes?
Coyotes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ohts.
Is coyotes 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 /ˈkaɪəʊts/ (KY-ohts).