How to pronounce waistcoat
Say it like WAYST-koht. Waistcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST).
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- WAYST
- koht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waistcoat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSTSay 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 waistcoat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAYST-koht.
What does waistcoat mean?
- An ornamental garment worn under a doublet.
- A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.
Where does waistcoat come from?
From waist + coat. Compare Yola wauscoat, wazcoote.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying waistcoat
How do you pronounce waistcoat?
Say WAYST-koht. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪstkoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈweɪstkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waistcoat?
Waistcoat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYST). Broken into parts: WAYST · koht.
Is waistcoat 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 /ˈweɪstkəʊt/ (WAYST-koht).