How to pronounce coalesces
Say it like koh-uh-LES-iz. Coalesces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- koh
- uh
- LES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalesces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coalesces
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LES-iz.
What does coalesces mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coalesce How to pronounce coalesce
Questions about saying coalesces
How do you pronounce coalesces?
Say koh-uh-LES-iz. The American pronunciation is /koʊəˈlɛsɪz/. In British English it is /kəʊəˈlɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalesces?
Coalesces has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LES · iz.
Is coalesces 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 /kəʊəˈlɛsɪz/ (koh-uh-LES-iz).