How to pronounce coach
Say it like KOHCH. Coach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coach
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHCH.
What does coach mean?
- teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports“He is training our Olympic team”“She is coaching the crew”
- drive a coach
- (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
- a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
- a railcar where passengers ride
Where does coach come from?
The meaning “instructor/trainer” is from Oxford University slang (c.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with coach
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coach.
Questions about saying coach
How do you pronounce coach?
Say KOHCH. The American pronunciation is /koʊtʃ/. In British English it is /kəʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coach?
Coach is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHCH.
Is coach pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊtʃ/ (KOHCH).