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cajoled

Verb
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Cajoled means persuaded through flattery, coaxing, or gentle persistent pressure rather than force, often implying that the speaker has used charm to overcome resistance.

Detailed Definition
To cajole someone is to coax or persuade them, often by flattering them or wearing down their resistance. In this tale, it suggests the rooster is being tempted rather than openly forced.
Example
Example in poetry:
“In his coop, he was not cajoled,” makes cajoled mean gently persuaded or coaxed; “They cajoled the shy child from behind the curtain,” shows persuasion through warmth; Shakespeare’s speakers often cajole through flattery, praise, and promises; “No slogan cajoled me into hope,” uses the verb for resistance to emotional persuasion
Additional Notes
"Cajoled" is less common than ordinary verbs like persuaded or tempted, so the quoted line may prompt readers to look it up.; Found in the poem, The Nun's Priest's Tale by Richard
Also Known As
Persuaded Coaxed Influenced Sweet-talked
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