How to pronounce topcoat
Say it like TOP-koht. Topcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topcoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of topcoat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOP-koht.
What does topcoat mean?
- A light overcoat (outer garment).
- A layer of paint or varnish etc. applied after the undercoat.
- To apply a topcoat to (something).
Where does topcoat come from?
From top + coat.
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Questions about saying topcoat
How do you pronounce topcoat?
Say TOP-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topcoat?
Topcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · koht.
Is topcoat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒpkəʊt/ (TOP-koht).