How to pronounce coherently
Say it like koh-HEE-runt-lee. Coherently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce coherently. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- koh
- HEE
- runt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coherently 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.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coherently
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-HEE-runt-lee.
What does coherently mean?
- In a coherent manner.
Where does coherently come from?
From coherent + -ly.
Questions about saying coherently
How do you pronounce coherently?
Say koh-HEE-runt-lee. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈhirəntli/. In British English it is /kəʊˈhiːrəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coherently?
Coherently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: koh · HEE · runt · lee.
Is coherently 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 /kəʊˈhiːrəntli/ (koh-HEE-runt-lee).