How to pronounce coating
Say it like KOH-ting. Coating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coating
- 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-ting.
What does coating mean?
- a thin layer covering something“a second coat of paint”
- a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)“the boat had a metallic finish”“he applied a coat of a clear finish”
- a heavy fabric suitable for coats
Words that rhyme with coating
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coating.
Questions about saying coating
How do you pronounce coating?
Say KOH-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coating?
Coating has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ting.
Is coating 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 /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ (KOH-ting).