How to Pronounce Coda

To pronounce "coda", say COD-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊ.də/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈkəʊ.də/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coda”

"coda" has 2 syllables: cod-a. It rhymes with pagoda and soda, if that helps it stick.

What does coda mean?

noun

  1. A person born hearing to deaf parents.

noun

  1. A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.
  2. The optional final part of a syllable, placed after its nucleus, and usually composed of one or more consonants.

    “The word “salts” has three consonants — /l/, /t/, and /s/ — in its coda, whereas the word “glee” has no coda at all.”

Synonyms

auslautfinale

Antonyms

onset

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Words that rhyme with coda

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pagodasodahowdah

Related words

finaleepilogcodeendcodettacadenceclausulacadenza

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coda"?▾

"Coda" has 2 syllables: cod · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "coda"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coda" is /ˈkəʊ.də/.

What does "coda" mean?▾

Coda: A person born hearing to deaf parents.

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