How to pronounce coaxes
Say it like KOHK-siz. Coaxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHK).
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US American/ˈkoʊksɪz/KOHK-siz
UK British/ˈkəʊksɪz/KOHK-siz
- KOHK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coaxes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coaxes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHK-siz.
What does coaxes mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coax How to pronounce coax
- plural of coaxis
Questions about saying coaxes
How do you pronounce coaxes?
Say KOHK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coaxes?
Coaxes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHK). Broken into parts: KOHK · siz.
Is coaxes 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 /ˈkəʊksɪz/ (KOHK-siz).