How to pronounce redcoat
Say it like RED-koht. Redcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redcoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of redcoat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RED-koht.
What does redcoat mean?
- A member of the entertainment staff at Butlin's holiday camps in the United Kingdom, who wear red blazers.
- A fox.
- To work as a redcoat (Butlin's entertainer).
Where does redcoat come from?
Bahuvrihi compound of red + coat.
Questions about saying redcoat
How do you pronounce redcoat?
Say RED-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdˌkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdˌkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redcoat?
Redcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · koht.
Is redcoat 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 /ˈrɛdˌkəʊt/ (RED-koht).