How to pronounce coalitions
Say it like koh-uh-LISH-unz. Coalitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- koh
- uh
- LISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalitions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coalitions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-uh-LISH-unz.
What does coalitions mean?
- plural of coalition How to pronounce coalition
Questions about saying coalitions
How do you pronounce coalitions?
Say koh-uh-LISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalitions?
Coalitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: koh · uh · LISH · unz.
Is coalitions 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 /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃənz/ (koh-uh-LISH-unz).