How to pronounce coarsen
Say it like KOR-sun. Coarsen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrsən/KOR-sun
UK British/ˈkɔːsən/KAW-sun
- KOR
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coarsen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coarsen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-sun.
What does coarsen mean?
verb
- To make (more) coarse.“Because the wool is of poor quality, it will coarsen the fabric.”
- To become (more) coarse.
Where does coarsen come from?
From coarse + -en.
Questions about saying coarsen
How do you pronounce coarsen?
Say KOR-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsən/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coarsen?
Coarsen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · sun.
Is coarsen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːsən/ (KAW-sun).