How to pronounce cohesively
Say it like koh-HEE-siv-lee. Cohesively 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 cohesively. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- koh
- HEE
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cohesively 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cohesively
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-hee-siv-lee.
What does cohesively mean?
- In a cohesive manner.
Where does cohesively come from?
From cohesive + -ly.
Questions about saying cohesively
How do you pronounce cohesively?
Say koh-HEE-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈhisɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌhiːsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cohesively?
Cohesively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: koh · HEE · siv · lee.
Is cohesively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkəʊˌhiːsɪvli/ (KOH-hee-siv-lee).