Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

koi

/kɔɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.07 in modern English

Syllables
koi
IPA
/kɔɪ/
7
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.

noun

Abbreviation of Kepler/K1/K2 object of interest.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 鯉 (koi).

Inflected Forms

KOIs (plural)

Phrases

koi-koi

Frequently Paired Words

koi-koi TOI

Synonyms

koi carp

Homonyms

coy

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce koi?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɔɪ/.
What does koi mean?
Ornamental domesticated varieties of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.
Where does koi come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 鯉 (koi).

How to pronounce koi

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “koi”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kɔɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “koi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.