How to pronounce redingote
Say it like RED-ing-goht. Redingote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- ing
- goht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redingote 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of redingote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RED-ing-goht.
What does redingote mean?
- A women's dress coat or long fitted coat with a flared skirt.
Where does redingote come from?
From French redingote, itself from English riding-coat.
Questions about saying redingote
How do you pronounce redingote?
Say RED-ing-goht. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdɪŋɡoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdɪŋɡəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redingote?
Redingote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · ing · goht.
Is redingote 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 /ˈrɛdɪŋɡəʊt/ (RED-ing-goht).