How to pronounce "coax" in EnglishVerb
koʊks
KOHKS
Primary stress: KOHKS
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “coax”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KOHKS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "coax" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "coax" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "coax" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "coax" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "coax is" sounds like "coax-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "coax" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Practice Speaking “coax”
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She was so mad she wouldn't speak to me for quite a spell, but at last I coaxed her into going up to Miss Emmeline's room and fetching down a tintype of the missing Deacon man.
Hear it in context: “coax”
The English word “coax” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as koʊks (phonetic respelling: KOHKS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KOHKS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “coax” functions as a verb, noun, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say coax in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “coax”
- To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
- To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
- A simpleton; a dupe.
- Clipping of coaxial.
Example Sentences (2)
- “She was so mad she wouldn't speak to me for quite a spell, but at last I coaxed her into going up to Miss Emmeline's room and fetching down a tintype of the missing Deacon man.”
- “Go, you're a brainless Coax, a Toy, a Fop, I'll go no farther than your Name, Sir Gregory”
Pronounce: “coax”
- Pronunciation:
- KOHKS
- Syllables:
- KOHKS
- Written Hyphenation:
- coax
- Primary stress:
- KOHKS
- IPA:
- koʊks
- Hear it in context
- coax
Synonyms: “coax”
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Words that Rhyme with “coax”
-oʊksWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"coax" (⁄koʊks⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "coax" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about coax
How do you pronounce “coax”?
“coax” is pronounced ⁄koʊks⁄ (KOHKS). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
Where is the stress in “coax”?
The primary stress in “coax” is on “KOHKS”.
What does “coax” mean?
To fondle, kid, pet, tease.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “coax”?
Single-syllable words like "coax" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "coax" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.