How to pronounce coalpit
Say it like KOHL-pit. Coalpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
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- KOHL
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coalpit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coalpit
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL-pit.
What does coalpit mean?
- A pit where coal is extracted.
- A place where charcoal is made.
Where does coalpit come from?
From Middle English colpit, from Old English colpytt.
Questions about saying coalpit
How do you pronounce coalpit?
Say KOHL-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coalpit?
Coalpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · pit.
Is coalpit 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 /ˈkəʊlpɪt/ (KOHL-pit).