How to pronounce coattail
Say it like KOHT-tayl. Coattail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHT).
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- KOHT
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coattail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- taylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of coattail
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHT-tayl.
What does coattail mean?
- The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
- Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.“to ride the coattails”
- To ride the coattails of.
Where does coattail come from?
From coat + tail.
Questions about saying coattail
How do you pronounce coattail?
Say KOHT-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtˌteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtˌteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coattail?
Coattail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHT). Broken into parts: KOHT · tayl.
Is coattail 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 /ˈkəʊtˌteɪl/ (KOHT-tayl).