How to Pronounce Cajoled

To pronounce "cajoled", say CAJ-ol-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

CAJ-ol-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “cajoled”

"cajoled" has 3 syllables: caj-ol-ed. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does cajoled mean?

verb

  1. To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

Synonyms

butter upcoaxenticeinveiglesweet-talkwheedle

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Words that rhyme with cajoled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

goadedwheedledbadgeredbrowbeatcoercedcoaxedproddedtricked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cajoled"?▾

"Cajoled" has 3 syllables: caj · ol · ed.

What does "cajoled" mean?▾

Cajoled: To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

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