How to Pronounce Coercive

To pronounce "coercive", say COERC-iv-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COERC-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “coercive”

"coercive" has 3 syllables: coerc-iv-e. It rhymes with subversive and discursive, if that helps it stick.

What does coercive mean?

adjective

  1. Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce
  2. (of a function F) such that the ration of |F(x)| to x approaches infinity as x approaches infinity

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Words that rhyme with coercive

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subversivediscursiveaversivecursivedispersive

Related words

powerfulcoercecoercionforcedforciblecompelenforcementforcibly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coercive"?▾

"Coercive" has 3 syllables: coerc · iv · e.

What does "coercive" mean?▾

Coercive: Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce

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