How to pronounce "coincide"

coincide

Noun
American
/ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

co in cide

How natives say coincide

British
/ˌkəʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

Syllable Breakdown

co in cide

How natives say coincide

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'koʊ', as in 'go'.

  • Add 'ɪn', like the word 'in'.

  • End with 'saɪd', similar to 'side'.

Common Mistakes

  • koyn-sid (wrong vowel in first syllable)

  • ko-enseed (extra syllable)

  • coin-cide (confused stress)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'kəʊ', as in 'go'.

  • Add 'ɪn', like the word 'in'.

  • End with 'saɪd', similar to 'side'.

common mistakes

  • koyn-sid (wrong vowel in first syllable)

  • ko-enseed (extra syllable)

  • coin-cide (confused stress)

FAQ

Why is the first syllable stressed?

The main stress is on 'saɪd', so it's secondary stress here.

How do you pronounce 'cide'?

It is pronounced like 'side'.

Is there a difference between AmE and BrE for this word?

The vowel sound in the first syllable is slightly different.

Definition

coincide

Happening at the same time or in the same place.

Word Family

coincidence

/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

noun

An occurrence of events at the same time by chance.

Example: What a coincidence to see you here!

incidence

/ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

noun

Rate of occurrence or influence.

Example: The incidence of flu is high this year.

decide

/dɪˈsaɪd/

verb

Make a choice or judgment.

Example: We will decide tomorrow.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Coi-ncide vs. coi-ncidence

- Stress on final syllable in coincide.

Coi-ncide vs. in-cidence

- Different vowel sounds at the start.

Coi-ncide vs. decide

- Different starting sounds.

Pro Tips

Tip 1: Syllable Stress

Remember to stress the final syllable when saying 'coincide'.

Tip 2: Vowel Sounds

Watch out for vowel changes. 'koʊ' in American vs 'kəʊ' in British for the first syllable.

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