How to Pronounce Raincoat

To pronounce "raincoat", say RAINC-oat — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “raincoat”

"raincoat" has 2 syllables: rainc-oat. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does raincoat mean?

noun

  1. A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.
  2. A condom.

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Words that rhyme with raincoat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

waterproofcloakovercoatcoatjacketmantleraincondom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raincoat"?▾

"Raincoat" has 2 syllables: rainc · oat.

What is the IPA transcription of "raincoat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "raincoat" is /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/.

What does "raincoat" mean?▾

Raincoat: A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.

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