How to Pronounce "coercing"
word
koʊˈɝsɪŋ
koh-UR-sing
kˌəʊˈɜːsɪŋ
kuh-OH-SING
Definition
Making someone do something by using force, threats, or pressure. It often means someone acts against their will because they feel they have no choice.
IPA Transcription
American English
koʊˈɝsɪŋ
British English
kˌəʊˈɜːsɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
koh-UR-sing
UK
kuh-OH-SING
Listen in Context
They are coercing the workers to stay late.
The manager was accused of coercing people by threatening their jobs.
Coercing someone is never a good way to solve a problem.
He kept coercing his friend into agreeing with him, which made their argument worse.