how to pronounce coi

/kwa/

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coi is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of coi in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… il sera et sera la coi qui est-ce qui …”

meanings of coi

adjective:

Speechless.
Silent.

interjection:

Cry of a huntsman to send the dogs on chase.

noun:

Quiet.

coi frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word coi occurs in french on average 0.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.