How to Pronounce Coins

To pronounce "coins", say COINS — one syllable, IPA /kɔɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɔɪnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coins”

"coins" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with loins and adjoins, if that helps it stick.

What does coins mean?

noun

  1. (money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
  2. A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

verb

  1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.

    “to coin a medal”

  2. (by extension) To make or fabricate.

    “Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined.”

Synonyms

chipmoneyquoinwedgeinventoriginatemanufacturemint

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Words that rhyme with coins

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loinsadjoinsgroinsrejoinsgroynesgoinesjoinesgoinsgoynesjoinsjoynesmoines

Related words

mintstrikeattachmentsbanknotescastingschangecoinagecomponents

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coins"?▾

"Coins" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coins"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coins" is /kɔɪnz/.

What does "coins" mean?▾

Coins: (money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.

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