How to pronounce coarser
Say it like KOR-ser. Coarser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coarser 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coarser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-suh.
What does coarser mean?
- comparative form of coarse: more coarse How to pronounce coarse
Words that rhyme with coarser
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Questions about saying coarser
How do you pronounce coarser?
Say KOR-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coarser?
Coarser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ser.
Is coarser 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 /ˈkɔːsə/ (KAW-suh).