How to pronounce coated
Say it like KOH-tud. Coated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOH-tid.
What does coated mean?
- having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination“coated paper has a smooth polished coating especially suitable for halftone printing”“sugar-coated pills”
- having or dressed in a coat
Words that rhyme with coated
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coated.
Questions about saying coated
How do you pronounce coated?
Say KOH-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtəd/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coated?
Coated has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · tud.
Is coated 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 /ˈkəʊtɪd/ (KOH-tid).