How to pronounce "coach"

coach

Sports & Recreation
American
/koʊtʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

coach

How natives say coach

British
/kəʊtʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

coach

How natives say coach

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'k' sound, using the back of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.

  • Move to the 'oa' sound, which sounds like 'oh'. Your lips should make an 'O' shape.

  • End with the 'ch' sound, where your tongue touches just behind your upper teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • coash (wrong vowel sound)

  • cotch (wrong vowel sound)

  • couch (wrong vowel and ending sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'k' sound using the back of your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

  • Pronounce the 'əʊ' sound like 'oh'. Make a round shape with your lips.

  • Finish with the 'ch' sound, placing your tongue just behind your upper teeth.

common mistakes

  • cash (wrong vowel sound)

  • cotch (wrong vowel sound)

  • couch (wrong vowel and ending sound)

FAQ

Is 'coach' pronounced with one syllable?

Yes, 'coach' has just one syllable.

Do 'coach' and 'couch' sound the same?

No, 'coach' has a different ending sound than 'couch'.

Is the 'oa' in 'coach' like in 'boat'?

Yes, they both have the long 'o' sound.

Definition

coach

A person who trains and teaches athletes.

Word Family

coaching

/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/

noun

The act of training athletes

Example: She is skilled at coaching.

coached

/koʊtʃt/

verb

Past tense of coach

Example: He coached the team to victory.

coaches

/koʊtʃɪz/

noun

Plural of coach

Example: The coaches had a meeting.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Coaching has a '-ching' sound at the end.

Coached ends with a '-t' sound.

Coaches includes an additional syllable '-es'.

Pro Tips

Mind the Vowels

Be aware of the long 'o' sound. It should sound similar to 'oh'.

Ending Sound

Be careful with the 'ch' sound as it is different from 'sh' or 'tch'.

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