How to pronounce overcoat
Say it like OH-ver-koht. Overcoat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ver
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overcoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of overcoat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-koht.
What does overcoat mean?
- A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.
- An outer coat, an outer coating (of paint, etc).“Wait 24 hours before applying an overcoat.”
- To apply an exterior coating to.“Wait 24 hours before overcoating with either this product or a clearcoat.”
Where does overcoat come from?
From over- + coat.
Questions about saying overcoat
How do you pronounce overcoat?
Say OH-ver-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overcoat?
Overcoat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ver · koht.
Is overcoat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ (OH-vuh-koht).