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coincidence
Definition:
(nou) an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental (nou) the quality of occupying the same position or area in space (nou) the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
Phonetic Transcription:
kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns
Examples:
Is the similarity of the two words a coincidence
The explanation of the coincidence is a different question.
The overlap is coincidence and the usages are unrelated.
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Common mistakes of coincidence pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "co-inˈci-dence" instead of the correct "ˈco-in-ci-dence". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some pronounce "coincidence" with exaggerated vowels, leading to unclear sounds. In IPA, it should be /kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ (UK) or /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ (US). Tip: Focus on a balanced, natural pronunciation of each syllable.
- Missing the schwa sound: Learners often neglect the schwa /ə/ in the first syllable, saying "coin-cidence" instead of "coincidence". Tip: Practice the schwa sound as it helps maintain the rhythm of the word.
- Pronouncing "c" as "k": Some mistakenly say "koin-cidence" instead of "coincidence". The "c" in "co" is pronounced as /k/. Tip: Listen for the soft "c" sound in "co" to avoid this error.
- Confusing with similar words: Some learners confuse "coincidence" with "coincidental", leading to mispronunciation. The stress pattern changes in "coincidental" to "ˌco-inˈci-den-tal". Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds and stress patterns.