Coax
4 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To gently persuade someone to do something.
“She managed to coax the frightened kitten out from under the bed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kəʊks/
Syllables
co·ax
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"Coax" uses 4 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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