How to Pronounce Coefficient

To pronounce "coefficient", say COEFF-ic-ient — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˌəʊɪfˈɪʃənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “coefficient”

"coefficient" has 3 syllables: coeff-ic-ient. It rhymes with proficient and deficient, if that helps it stick.

What does coefficient mean?

noun

  1. A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
  2. A number, value or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.

adjective

  1. Cooperating

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Words that rhyme with coefficient

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proficientdeficientsufficientefficientinsufficientbeneficentinefficientself-sufficientomniscient

Related words

rateequivalencefactorrelativeindicatorutilityvalueevidence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coefficient"?▾

"Coefficient" has 3 syllables: coeff · ic · ient.

What is the IPA transcription of "coefficient"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coefficient" is /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/.

What does "coefficient" mean?▾

Coefficient: A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.

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