How to pronounce undercoat
Say it like UHN-der-koht. Undercoat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- der
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of undercoat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: UHN-duh-koht.
What does undercoat mean?
- A layer of short hairs underneath the longer ones of an animal's fur.
- A coat of paint or other material applied onto a surface before that of a topcoat; sometimes, a colored primer.
- To apply an undercoat to (something).
Where does undercoat come from?
From under- + coat.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying undercoat
How do you pronounce undercoat?
Say UHN-der-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌndɚˌkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈʌndəˌkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercoat?
Undercoat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · der · koht.
Is undercoat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʌndəˌkəʊt/ (UHN-duh-koht).