How to pronounce coalition
Say it like koh-uh-LISH-un. Coalition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- koh
- uh
- LISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalition 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.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coalition
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LISH-un.
What does coalition mean?
- an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
- the state of being combined into one body
- the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts
Where does coalition come from?
Borrowed from Middle French coalition, from Medieval Latin coalitiō, coalitiōnem, from Latin coalitus.
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Words that rhyme with coalition
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Questions about saying coalition
How do you pronounce coalition?
Say koh-uh-LISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalition?
Coalition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LISH · un.
Is coalition 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən/ (koh-uh-LISH-un).