How to pronounce raincoats
Say it like RAYN-kohts. Raincoats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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US American/ˈreɪnˌkoʊts/RAYN-kohts
UK British/ˈreɪnˌkəʊts/RAYN-kohts
- RAYN
- kohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raincoats pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kohtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of raincoats
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAYN-kohts.
What does raincoats mean?
noun
- plural of raincoat How to pronounce raincoat
Questions about saying raincoats
How do you pronounce raincoats?
Say RAYN-kohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌkoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnˌkəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raincoats?
Raincoats has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · kohts.
Is raincoats 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 /ˈreɪnˌkəʊts/ (RAYN-kohts).