English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Coercion Pronunciation
Coercion is pronounced koh-UR-shuhn, IPA /koʊˈɝʃən/.
koh-UR-shuhn
US /koʊˈɝʃən/ · UK /ˌkəʊˈɜːʃən/
Syllables: koh · UR · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: The use of force or threats to make someone do something.
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Coercion in a Sentence
- The contract was signed under coercion.
- They argue that a fine of that size amounts to coercion.
- Nothing in the letter suggests coercion of any kind.
Common Mispronunciations of Coercion
Not KOR-shuhn
The co and the er are separate beats, so the word opens with a clear koh before the stressed UR.
Not koh-ER-see-uhn
The -sion ending is a single shuhn, as in version and diversion. It does not split into see plus uhn.
Tip: Three syllables here, koh-UR-shuhn, but only two in the verb coerce, koh-URS.
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