How to pronounce cajole
Say it like kuh-JOHL. Cajole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOHL).
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- kuh
- JOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cajole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cajole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-JOHL.
What does cajole mean?
- To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
- The act of cajoling.
Where does cajole come from?
Borrowed from French cajoler, probably a blend of Middle French cageoler (“chatter like a jay”) (from gajole, dialectal diminutive of geai (“jaybird”)) + Old French gaioler (“entice into a cage”), which is from Medieval Latin gabiola, from
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Questions about saying cajole
How do you pronounce cajole?
Say kuh-JOHL. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdʒoʊl/. In British English it is /kəˈdʒəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cajole?
Cajole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOHL). Broken into parts: kuh · JOHL.
Is cajole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈdʒəʊl/ (kuh-JOHL).