How to pronounce tailcoat
Say it like TAYL-koht. Tailcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL).
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US American/ˈteɪlkoʊt/TAYL-koht
UK British/ˈteɪlkəʊt/TAYL-koht
- TAYL
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailcoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tailcoat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAYL-koht.
What does tailcoat mean?
noun
- A formal evening jacket with an extended back panel; a dress coat.
- Any coat with similar tails.
Where does tailcoat come from?
From tail + coat.
Questions about saying tailcoat
How do you pronounce tailcoat?
Say TAYL-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailcoat?
Tailcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYL). Broken into parts: TAYL · koht.
Is tailcoat 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 /ˈteɪlkəʊt/ (TAYL-koht).