How to Pronounce Coaxes

To pronounce "coaxes", say COAX-es — 2 syllables, IPA /kəʊksɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəʊksɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coaxes”

"coaxes" has 2 syllables: coax-es. It rhymes with hoaxes, if that helps it stick.

What does coaxes mean?

verb

  1. To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
  2. To wheedle, persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.

    “He coaxed the horse gently into the trailer.”

Synonyms

easecajolecanoodlepersuadewheedlecaressgropetouch up

Words that rhyme with coaxes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hoaxes

Related words

sweet-talkcajoleinveiglewheedleblarneypalavercajolesurges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coaxes"?▾

"Coaxes" has 2 syllables: coax · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "coaxes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coaxes" is /kəʊksɪz/.

What does "coaxes" mean?▾

Coaxes: To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

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