To pronounce "coarsening", say COARS-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COARS-en-ing
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"coarsening" has 3 syllables: coars-en-ing.
verb
“Because the wool is of poor quality, it will coarsen the fabric.”
"Coarsening" has 3 syllables: coars · en · ing.
Coarsening: To make (more) coarse.
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