How to pronounce coercing
Say it like koh-UR-sing. Coercing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- koh
- UR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coercing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coercing
- 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-sing.
What does coercing mean?
- present participle and gerund of coerce How to pronounce coerce
Words that rhyme with coercing
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Questions about saying coercing
How do you pronounce coercing?
Say koh-UR-sing. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coercing?
Coercing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: koh · UR · sing.
Is coercing 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 /kəʊˈɜːsɪŋ/ (koh-UR-sing).