How to pronounce petticoat
Say it like PET-ih-koht. Petticoat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ih
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petticoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of petticoat
- 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: PET-ih-koht.
What does petticoat mean?
- A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.
- A woman.
- To dress in a petticoat.
- Feminine; female; involving a woman.“petticoat influence”
Where does petticoat come from?
From Middle English petticote, petycote, peticote, petite cote, equivalent to petty + coat.
Questions about saying petticoat
How do you pronounce petticoat?
Say PET-ih-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtɪkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petticoat?
Petticoat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ih · koht.
Is petticoat 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 /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ (PET-ih-koht).