How to Pronounce Coherence

To pronounce "coherence", say COH-er-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

COH-er-enc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “coherence”

"coherence" has 4 syllables: coh-er-enc-e. It rhymes with perseverance and appearance, if that helps it stick.

What does coherence mean?

noun

  1. The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.

    “His arguments lacked coherence.”

  2. A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.

Antonyms

incoherence

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Words that rhyme with coherence

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perseveranceappearanceadherenceinterferenceincoherenceclearancedisappearancereappearancenoninterferencecryptoclearanceference

Related words

coherencycohesivenesscohesionconsistencycohesivecongruencycoherentcongruence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coherence"?▾

"Coherence" has 4 syllables: coh · er · enc · e.

What does "coherence" mean?▾

Coherence: The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.

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