How to pronounce suitcoat
Say it like SOOT-koht. Suitcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOT).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce suitcoat. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈsutkoʊt/SOOT-koht
UK British/ˈsuːtkəʊt/SOOT-koht
- SOOT
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitcoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of suitcoat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOOT-koht.
What does suitcoat mean?
noun
- A suit jacket
Where does suitcoat come from?
From suit + coat.
Questions about saying suitcoat
How do you pronounce suitcoat?
Say SOOT-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈsutkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈsuːtkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitcoat?
Suitcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOOT). Broken into parts: SOOT · koht.
Is suitcoat 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 /ˈsuːtkəʊt/ (SOOT-koht).