How to pronounce coalescence
Say it like koh-uh-LES-uns. Coalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- koh
- uh
- LES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalescence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coalescence
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LES-uns.
What does coalescence mean?
- The act of coalescing.
- The merging of two segments into one.
Where does coalescence come from?
From Middle French coalescence and its etymon Latin coalēscentia.
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Words that rhyme with coalescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coalescence.
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- luminescence
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Questions about saying coalescence
How do you pronounce coalescence?
Say koh-uh-LES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalescence?
Coalescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LES · uns.
Is coalescence 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsəns/ (koh-uh-LES-uns).