English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Coax Pronunciation
Coax is pronounced KOHKS, IPA /ˈkoʊks/.
KOHKS
US /ˈkoʊks/
Syllables: KOHKS (1 syllable)
verb: To persuade someone gently and patiently to do something.
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Coax in a Sentence
- It took an hour to coax the cat out of the cupboard.
- She coaxed a few more details out of him.
- He tried to coax the engine into starting.
Common Mispronunciations of Coax
Not KOH-aks
Squeeze the whole word into one beat. The oa is a single long oh and the x closes it, so coax rhymes with folks.
Not KWAKS
Nothing like a w appears here. Begin with a plain k and move straight into the oh.
Tip: The cable called coax is a different word, shortened from coaxial and said KOH-aks with two beats.
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