How to pronounce cajoler
Say it like kuh-JOH-ler. Cajoler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH).
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- kuh
- JOH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cajoler 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.
- JOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cajoler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-JOH-luh.
What does cajoler mean?
- A person who cajoles; a flatterer.
- A speech act intended to persuade or convince, such as the utterance "you know".
Where does cajoler come from?
From cajole + -er.
Questions about saying cajoler
How do you pronounce cajoler?
Say kuh-JOH-ler. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdʒoʊlər/. In British English it is /kəˈdʒəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cajoler?
Cajoler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH). Broken into parts: kuh · JOH · ler.
Is cajoler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈdʒəʊlə/ (kuh-JOH-luh).