According to the book:
List of Vertebrated Mammals Exhibited in the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London 1828 - 1927 (Flower, 1929)
the word coyote is pronounced "Ko-yo-tee".
Coyotes in UK zoos?
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According to the book:
List of Vertebrated Mammals Exhibited in the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London 1828 - 1927 (Flower, 1929)
the word coyote is pronounced "Ko-yo-tee".
Coyote is an aztec word,so the english pronunciation is an adaption. To the aztecs the coyote was a sacred animal known for is intelligence and cunning, but also a trickster who could take advantage of the weak. Persons who would bring illegal migrants a cross the US border for huge prices are called coyotes.
My memory is the American lady on 'ZooTime' said kai oot to rhyme with eye boot. But it was when I was very young - so a very long time ago. I think it may have been a regional thing.