How to pronounce coalesce
Say it like koh-uh-LES. Coalesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- koh
- uh
- LES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalesce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of coalesce
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LES.
What does coalesce mean?
- To join into a single mass or whole.“The droplets coalesced into a puddle.”
- To form from different pieces or elements.“The puddle coalesced from the droplets as they ran together.”
- To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify.
Where does coalesce come from?
From Latin coalēscō, from co- + alēscō (“grow up”).
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Questions about saying coalesce
How do you pronounce coalesce?
Say koh-uh-LES. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalesce?
Coalesce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LES.
Is coalesce 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɛs/ (koh-uh-LES).