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cohesive
Phonetic Transcription:
kəʊˈhiːsɪv
Examples:
The result is a cohesive blend of solid beats and fantastic harmonies.
The aim was to unite the fractious labour movement into a cohesive force.
He's the only member of the squad who can pull the others into a cohesive unit.
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Common mistakes of cohesive pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "co-'hes-ive" instead of "co-'he-sive" /koʊˈhiːsɪv/ (US) or /kəʊˈhiːsɪv/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" as in "cot" instead of the correct "o" as in "go." This leads to saying "cuh-'he-sive" instead of "co-'he-sive." Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK).
- Omitting the "h": Some speakers may say "co-e-sive," dropping the "h" sound. This results in a mispronunciation that alters the word's clarity. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" clearly to maintain the correct sound.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners might pronounce "cohesive" with three syllables, saying "co-'he-sive." This is incorrect as "cohesive" has only two syllables. Tip: Break it down into two clear syllables: "co-" and "hesive."
- Mispronouncing the final "ive": Some may say "cohes-'iv" instead of the correct "cohesive." This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the full "ive" sound /ɪv/ to complete the word correctly.