How to Pronounce Coincidence

To pronounce "coincidence", say coinc-ID-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “coincidence”

Break "coincidence" into 4 beats and lean on "ID" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with incidence, if that helps it stick.

What does coincidence mean?

noun

  1. Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.
  2. Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

Synonyms

coincidence pointconcurrentnesssynchronicity

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Words that rhyme with coincidence

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incidence

Related words

co-occurrenceconjunctionconcurrencehappenstancecoincidentallymatchingconvergenceconcordance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coincidence"?▾

"Coincidence" has 4 syllables: coinc · id · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "coincidence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coincidence" is /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/.

What does "coincidence" mean?▾

Coincidence: Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.

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