How to pronounce coercive
Say it like koh-UR-siv. Coercive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- koh
- UR
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coercive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coercive
- 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-siv.
What does coercive mean?
- Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
- Such that the ratio of |F(x)| to x approaches infinity as x approaches infinity.
Where does coercive come from?
From coerce + -ive.
Words that rhyme with coercive
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Questions about saying coercive
How do you pronounce coercive?
Say koh-UR-siv. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɝsɪv/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɜːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coercive?
Coercive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: koh · UR · siv.
Is coercive 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 /kəʊˈɜːsɪv/ (koh-UR-siv).