coexistence

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/

Syllables co·ex·is·tence

Stress co-ex-IS-tence

Phonics Breakdown

co

/koʊ/

long o

ex

/ɪɡz/

x sound

is

/ɪz/

short i

tence

/təns/

schwa

Meaning

the state of living or existing together, especially peacefully

Sound Reference

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co=/koʊ/(company) + ex=/ɪɡz/(exact) + is=/ɪz/(is) + tence=/təns/(sentence)

Example

Peaceful coexistence is essential in a diverse society.