How to pronounce coerced
Say it like koh-URST. Coerced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URST).
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- koh
- URST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coerced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- URSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of coerced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-URST.
What does coerced mean?
- simple past and past participle of coerce, being forced How to pronounce coerce
Words that rhyme with coerced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coerced.
Questions about saying coerced
How do you pronounce coerced?
Say koh-URST. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɝst/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coerced?
Coerced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (URST). Broken into parts: koh · URST.
Is coerced 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 /kəʊˈɜːst/ (koh-URST).