How to pronounce cajoling
Say it like kuh-JOH-ling. Cajoling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH).
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- kuh
- JOH
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cajoling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cajoling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-JOH-ling.
What does cajoling mean?
- present participle and gerund of cajole How to pronounce cajole“The zookeeper was cajoling the lion back into its cage.”
- The act of one who cajoles.“Threats and cajolings failed to convince her.”
Words that rhyme with cajoling
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Questions about saying cajoling
How do you pronounce cajoling?
Say kuh-JOH-ling. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdʒoʊlɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈdʒəʊlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cajoling?
Cajoling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOH). Broken into parts: kuh · JOH · ling.
Is cajoling 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 /kəˈdʒəʊlɪŋ/ (kuh-JOH-ling).