How to Pronounce Coats

To pronounce "coats", say COATS — one syllable, IPA /kəʊts/. 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

/kəʊts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coats”

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

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

What does coats 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.

Words that rhyme with coats

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anecdotesconnotesdenotesquotespromotesgoatstoteskeynotesmotesbanknotesdotesraincoats

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coats"?▾

"Coats" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coats"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coats" is /kəʊts/.

What does "coats" mean?▾

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

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