How to Pronounce Coaxing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəʊksɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coaxing”

"coaxing" has 2 syllables: coax-ing. It rhymes with hoaxing, if that helps it stick.

What does coaxing 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.”

noun

  1. The act of one who coaxes.

    “After innumerable coaxings and threats, he agreed to do it.”

Synonyms

easecajolecanoodlepersuadewheedlecaressgropetouch up

Words that rhyme with coaxing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hoaxing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coaxing"?▾

"Coaxing" has 2 syllables: coax · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "coaxing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coaxing" is /kəʊksɪŋ/.

What does "coaxing" mean?▾

Coaxing: To fondle, kid, pet, tease.

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