coherence

/koʊˈhɪrəns/

Syllables co·her·ence

Stress co-HER-ence

Phonics Breakdown

co

/koʊ/

long o

her

/hɪr/

rhotic ir

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

logical and consistent connection; unity

Sound Reference

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co=/koʊ/(coat) + her=/hɪr/(here) + ence=/əns/(science)

Example

The essay lacks coherence between its paragraphs.