How to Pronounce Coexistence

To pronounce "coexistence", say COEX-ist-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

COEX-ist-enc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “coexistence”

"coexistence" has 4 syllables: coex-ist-enc-e. It rhymes with existence and assistance, if that helps it stick.

What does coexistence mean?

noun

  1. The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

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Words that rhyme with coexistence

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existenceassistanceresistancesubsistenceinsistencepersistenceconsistencedistanceresistenceoutdistance

Related words

co-occurrencecombinationparallelco-existharmonypresenceexistenceuser-friendliness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coexistence"?▾

"Coexistence" has 4 syllables: coex · ist · enc · e.

What does "coexistence" mean?▾

Coexistence: The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

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