How to pronounce coaxing
Say it like KOHK-sing. Coaxing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHK).
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US American/ˈkoʊksɪŋ/KOHK-sing
UK British/ˈkəʊksɪŋ/KOHK-sing
- KOHK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coaxing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coaxing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHK-sing.
What does coaxing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of coax How to pronounce coax
- The act of one who coaxes.“After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.”
- That coaxes.
Questions about saying coaxing
How do you pronounce coaxing?
Say KOHK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊksɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coaxing?
Coaxing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHK). Broken into parts: KOHK · sing.
Is coaxing 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 /ˈkəʊksɪŋ/ (KOHK-sing).