How to Pronounce Coat

To pronounce "coat", say COAT — one syllable, IPA /kəʊt/. 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

/kəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coat”

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

Sounds exactly like: kote, cote — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coat mean?

noun

  1. An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
  2. A covering of material, such as paint.Wp

verb

  1. To cover with a coating of some material.

    “The frying pan was coated with a layer of non-stick material, making it easier to wash.”

  2. To cover like a coat.

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Words that rhyme with coat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

surfacecakeraincoatcapacloakovercoatparkablazer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coat"?▾

"Coat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coat" is /kəʊt/.

What does "coat" mean?▾

Coat: An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp

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