How to pronounce cajolery
Say it like kuh-JOH-luh-ree. Cajolery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH).
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- kuh
- JOH
- luh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cajolery 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cajolery
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-JOH-luh-ree.
What does cajolery mean?
- The act or practice of cajoling; cajolement.
Where does cajolery come from?
From French cajolerie, equivalent to cajole + -ery.
Questions about saying cajolery
How do you pronounce cajolery?
Say kuh-JOH-luh-ree. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdʒoʊləri/. In British English it is /kəˈdʒəʊləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cajolery?
Cajolery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH). Broken into parts: kuh · JOH · luh · ree.
Is cajolery 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 /kəˈdʒəʊləri/ (kuh-JOH-luh-ree).