How to Pronounce Cohesive

To pronounce "cohesive", say COH-es-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊ.hiː.sɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkəʊ.hiː.sɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cohesive”

"cohesive" has 4 syllables: coh-es-iv-e. It rhymes with adhesive, if that helps it stick.

What does cohesive mean?

noun

  1. A substance that provides cohesion
  2. A device used to establish cohesion within a text

adjective

  1. Having cohesion.

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Words that rhyme with cohesive

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adhesive

Related words

unitedadhesivecoherentcoherenceintegratedcohesionconsistencyunified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cohesive"?▾

"Cohesive" has 4 syllables: coh · es · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cohesive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cohesive" is /ˈkəʊ.hiː.sɪv/.

What does "cohesive" mean?▾

Cohesive: A substance that provides cohesion

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