Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coda

/ˈkoʊ.də/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.74 in modern English

Syllables
co-da
IPA
/ˈkoʊ.də/
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.

noun

The optional final sound of a syllable or word, occurring after its nucleus and usually composed of one or more consonants.

noun

A series of clicks used by sperm whales for communicating with each other.

noun

Alternative spelling of CODA.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian coda (literally “tail”), from Latin cauda. Doublet of queue and cola.

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkoʊ.də/
  • British English: /ˈkəʊ.də/

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Questions

How do you pronounce coda?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkoʊ.də/.
What does coda mean?
A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.
Where does coda come from?
It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce coda

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