How to pronounce coarsening
Say it like KOR-sih-ning. Coarsening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- sih
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coarsening 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coarsening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-sih-ning.
What does coarsening mean?
- present participle and gerund of coarsen How to pronounce coarsen“Because the wool is poor quality it is coarsening the fabric.”
- The process or the result of becoming coarse
Questions about saying coarsening
How do you pronounce coarsening?
Say KOR-sih-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coarsening?
Coarsening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · sih · ning.
Is coarsening 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 /ˈkɔːsɪnɪŋ/ (KAW-sih-ning).