How to Pronounce Coextensive

To pronounce "coextensive", say COEXT-ens-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coextensive”

"coextensive" has 4 syllables: coext-ens-iv-e.

What does coextensive mean?

adjective

  1. Having the same spatial limits or boundaries; sharing the same area.

    “The city and county of San Francisco are coextensive.”

  2. Occurring over the same period of time; contemporaneous.

Related words

coterminouscommensurateco-extensiveconterminateconterminantconterminablecoterminalcospatial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coextensive"?▾

"Coextensive" has 4 syllables: coext · ens · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "coextensive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coextensive" is /ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv/.

What does "coextensive" mean?▾

Coextensive: Having the same spatial limits or boundaries; sharing the same area.

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