How to pronounce coati
Say it like koh-AH-tee. Coati has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- koh
- AH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coati pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coati
- 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-AH-tee.
What does coati mean?
- Any of several omnivorous mammals, of the genus Nasua, that live in the range from the southern United States to northern Argentina.
Where does coati come from?
From Spanish coatí, from Portuguese quati, coati, from Old Tupi kua'ti, from cua (“belt”) + tim (“nose”).
Words that rhyme with coati
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Questions about saying coati
How do you pronounce coati?
Say koh-AH-tee. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈɑti/. In British English it is /kəʊˈɑːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coati?
Coati has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: koh · AH · tee.
Is coati 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 /kəʊˈɑːti/ (koh-AH-tee).