How to pronounce incoordination
Say it like in-koh-OR-duh-nay-shun. Incoordination has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR).
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- in
- koh
- OR
- duh
- nay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incoordination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of incoordination
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-koh-AW-duh-nay-shun.
What does incoordination mean?
- Lack of coordination, especially in terms of muscle control.
Where does incoordination come from?
From in- + coordination.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying incoordination
How do you pronounce incoordination?
Say in-koh-OR-duh-nay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌkoʊˈɔrdəˌneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌkəʊˈɔːdəˌneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incoordination?
Incoordination has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR). Broken into parts: in · koh · OR · duh · nay · shun.
Is incoordination 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 /ˌɪnˌkəʊˈɔːdəˌneɪʃən/ (in-koh-AW-duh-nay-shun).