How to Pronounce "cajoled"
word
kəˈdʒoʊɫd
kuh-JOHLD
kɐdʒˈəʊld
kuh-JOHLD
Definition
To gradually persuade someone to do something or give you something by using flattery, gentle urging, or sweet talk.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈdʒoʊɫd
British English
kɐdʒˈəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-JOHLD
UK
kuh-JOHLD
Listen in Context
She cajoled her little brother into eating his vegetables.
The salesman cajoled me into buying a new phone I didn’t need.
They cajoled their parents into letting them stay up late.
My friends cajoled me into trying rock climbing even though I was scared of heights.