English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Coalition Pronunciation
Coalition is pronounced koh-uh-LI-shuhn, IPA /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/.
koh-uh-LI-shuhn
US /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/ · UK /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃən/
Syllables: koh · uh · LI · shuhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: A temporary alliance of parties, groups, or states working towards one aim.
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Coalition in a Sentence
- A coalition of three parties held power for four years.
- Charities formed a coalition to lobby for the change.
- The coalition collapsed over the housing bill.
Common Mispronunciations of Coalition
Not koh-LI-shuhn
Four beats, and the second one is the weak uh that the oa supplies. Squeezing it out produces collision, which means almost the opposite.
Not KOH-uh-li-shuhn
Save the peak for LI, the third beat. Opening loud makes the word sound like a list of letters being read out.
Tip: Coalition and collision differ by one weak syllable, so take care in speech where the two could both fit.
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