How to pronounce coherent
American English pronunciation
koh-HEER-unt
- IPA
- /koʊˈhɪɹənt/
- Syllables
- koh · HEER · unt (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
- Also said
- koh-HAIR-unt
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What coherent means
Making sense, with every part fitting well together
In a sentence: Ben was so sleepy that he couldn't give a coherent answer.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "to stick together."
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Compare: coherent and intelligible
Coherent means the parts fit together logically, while intelligible just means clear enough to be understood.
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