How to pronounce coalescing
Say it like koh-uh-LES-ing. Coalescing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- koh
- uh
- LES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalescing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coalescing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LES-ing.
What does coalescing mean?
Words that rhyme with coalescing
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Questions about saying coalescing
How do you pronounce coalescing?
Say koh-uh-LES-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalescing?
Coalescing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LES · ing.
Is coalescing 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɛsɪŋ/ (koh-uh-LES-ing).