How to pronounce koinonia
Say it like koy-NOH-nee-uh. Koinonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- koy
- NOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koinonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- koyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of koinonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koy-NOH-nee-uh.
What does koinonia mean?
- Communion by intimate participation, associated with the Christian church.
Words that rhyme with koinonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koinonia.
Questions about saying koinonia
How do you pronounce koinonia?
Say koy-NOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /kɔɪˈnoʊniə/. In British English it is /kɔɪˈnəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koinonia?
Koinonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: koy · NOH · nee · uh.
Is koinonia 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 /kɔɪˈnəʊniə/ (koy-NOH-nee-uh).