How to pronounce coercer
Say it like koh-UR-ser. Coercer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- koh
- UR
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coercer 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.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coercer
- 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-UR-suh.
What does coercer mean?
- A person who coerces.
Where does coercer come from?
From coerce + -er.
Words that rhyme with coercer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coercer.
Questions about saying coercer
How do you pronounce coercer?
Say koh-UR-ser. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɝsɚ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɜːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coercer?
Coercer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: koh · UR · ser.
Is coercer 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 /kəʊˈɜːsə/ (koh-UR-suh).