How to pronounce cohesion
Say it like koh-HEE-zhun. Cohesion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- koh
- HEE
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cohesion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cohesion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-HEE-zhun.
What does cohesion mean?
- State of cohering, or of working together.“Unit cohesion is important in the military.”
- Various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together.
- Growing together of normally distinct parts of a plant.
Where does cohesion come from?
Attested from the late 17th century, borrowed from French cohésion, from Latin cohaesiō, cohaesiōnem.
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Words that rhyme with cohesion
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Questions about saying cohesion
How do you pronounce cohesion?
Say koh-HEE-zhun. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈhiʒən/. In British English it is /kəʊˈhiːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cohesion?
Cohesion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: koh · HEE · zhun.
Is cohesion 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 /kəʊˈhiːʒən/ (koh-HEE-zhun).