How many syllables are in "coextensive"?

"coextensive" has exactly 4 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is co - ex - ten - sive.

How do you divide "coextensive" into syllables?

"coextensive" is divided into 4 parts: co · ex · ten · sive. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.

In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.

Practice saying each syllable slowly (co... ex... ten... sive), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.

Quick Syllable Guide

4 Syllables

There are 4 syllables in "coextensive".

Syllable Division:co·ex·ten·sive

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

co-ex-TEN-sive(co · ex · ten · sive)○ ○ ● ○

The primary stress in "coextensive" falls on the 3rd syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˌkoʊ.ɛkˈstɛn.sɪv⁄

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IPAˌkoʊ.ɛkˈstɛn.sɪv

Syllablesco·ex·ten·sive

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She would say I fell asleep, but I did not. I simply let the darkness in the sky become coextensive with the darkness in my skull and bowels and bones. the darkness in my skull and bowels and bones.

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How many syllables are in "coextensive"?: "coextensive" has exactly 4 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is co - ex - ten - sive.
How do you divide "coextensive" into syllables?: "coextensive" is divided into 4 parts: co · ex · ten · sive. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "coextensive"?: In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "coextensive" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (co... ex... ten... sive), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.