How many syllables in coax?

There is 1 syllable in the word coax.

Divide coax into syllables:

coax (verb):: to persuade (someone) gently; influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering.; to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering wheedle

allure

beg

beguile

blandish

browbeat

bully

cajole

entice

flatter

inveigle

lure

palaver

persuade

prevail upon

seduce

soft-soap

swagger

sweet-talk

talk into

tempt

twist (someone's) arm

urge

wheedle

woo

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