How to pronounce coalesced
Say it like koh-uh-LEST. Coalesced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEST).
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- koh
- uh
- LEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalesced 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.
- LESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of coalesced
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LEST.
What does coalesced mean?
- simple past and past participle of coalesce How to pronounce coalesce“The rebel units coalesced into one army to fight the invaders.”
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Questions about saying coalesced
How do you pronounce coalesced?
Say koh-uh-LEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɛst/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalesced?
Coalesced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEST). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LEST.
Is coalesced 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɛst/ (koh-uh-LEST).