How to Pronounce Undercoat

To pronounce "undercoat", say UND-erc-oat — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

UND-erc-oat

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💡 Tip for remembering “undercoat”

"undercoat" has 3 syllables: und-erc-oat. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does undercoat mean?

noun

  1. A layer of short hairs underneath the longer ones of an animal's fur
  2. A coat of paint or other material applied onto a surface before that of a topcoat; a coloured primer

verb

  1. To apply an undercoat to.

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Words that rhyme with undercoat

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promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

underfurundersealgroundprimeprimertopcoatoutercoat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "undercoat"?▾

"Undercoat" has 3 syllables: und · erc · oat.

What does "undercoat" mean?▾

Undercoat: A layer of short hairs underneath the longer ones of an animal's fur

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