How to Pronounce Cohesion

To pronounce "cohesion", say COH-es-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /koʊˈhiʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/koʊˈhiʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cohesion”

"cohesion" has 3 syllables: coh-es-ion. It rhymes with lesion and artesian, if that helps it stick.

What does cohesion mean?

noun

  1. State of cohering, or of working together.

    “Unit cohesion is important in the military.”

  2. Various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together.

Antonyms

adhesioncoupling

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Words that rhyme with cohesion

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lesionartesianadhesioncartesianpolynesianindonesianmelanesianpeleponnesian

Related words

cohesivenesscoherencycoherencecoherentcohesivetogethernessinterdependenceconjunction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cohesion"?▾

"Cohesion" has 3 syllables: coh · es · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "cohesion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cohesion" is /koʊˈhiʒən/.

What does "cohesion" mean?▾

Cohesion: State of cohering, or of working together.

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