How to pronounce coalescent
Say it like koh-uh-LES-unt. Coalescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- koh
- uh
- LES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalescent 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coalescent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LES-unt.
What does coalescent mean?
- Causing or undergoing coalescence.
- Any agent that causes coalescence.
Where does coalescent come from?
From Latin coalēscēns, present participle of coalescō.
Words that rhyme with coalescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coalescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying coalescent
How do you pronounce coalescent?
Say koh-uh-LES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalescent?
Coalescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LES · unt.
Is coalescent 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsənt/ (koh-uh-LES-unt).