How to Pronounce Petticoat

To pronounce "petticoat", say PETT-ic-oat — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “petticoat”

"petticoat" has 3 syllables: pett-ic-oat. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does petticoat mean?

noun

  1. A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet.
  2. A woman's undercoat, worn to be displayed beneath an open gown.

verb

  1. To dress in a petticoat.

adjective

  1. Feminine; female; involving a woman.

    “a petticoat affair”

Synonyms

underskirt

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Words that rhyme with petticoat

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promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

underskirthalf-slipskirthoopedslippeticoteunderpetticoatplacket

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petticoat"?▾

"Petticoat" has 3 syllables: pett · ic · oat.

What is the IPA transcription of "petticoat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petticoat" is /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/.

What does "petticoat" mean?▾

Petticoat: A tight, usually padded undercoat worn by men over a shirt and under the doublet.

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