How to Pronounce Coating

To pronounce "coating", say COAT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkəʊtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coating”

"coating" has 2 syllables: coat-ing. It rhymes with doting and gloating, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: koetting — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coating mean?

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.

noun

  1. A thin outer layer.

    “They painted on a coating to protect it from the weather.”

  2. Cloth for making coats.

Words that rhyme with coating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dotinggloatingfloatingpromotingtotingscapegoatingbloatingnotingthroatingdenotingdevotingboating

Related words

coveringapplicationfinishingfinishsealantveneerlayerpaint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coating"?▾

"Coating" has 2 syllables: coat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "coating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coating" is /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/.

What does "coating" mean?▾

Coating: To cover with a coating of some material.

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