How to Pronounce Coach

To pronounce "coach", say COACH — one syllable, IPA /kəʊtʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kəʊtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coach”

"coach" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with approach and reproach, if that helps it stick.

What does coach mean?

noun

  1. A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
  2. A passenger car, either drawn by a locomotive or part of a multiple unit.

verb

  1. To train.
  2. To instruct; to train.

    “She has coached many opera stars.”

Synonyms

carriage

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Words that rhyme with coach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachreproachencroachpoachbroochcockroachrochestagecoachcaroche

Related words

four-in-handcharabanccarriagemotorcoachmotorbusautobusomnibusjitney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coach"?▾

"Coach" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coach"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coach" is /kəʊtʃ/.

What does "coach" mean?▾

Coach: A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.

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