How do you pronounce "overcoat"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌkoʊt/ (OHV-ur-koht). In British English: /ˈəʊvəkˌəʊt/ (OHV-uhk-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌkoʊt/ (OHV-ur-koht). In Australian English: /ˈəʊvəkˌəʊt/ (OHV-uhk-oht).

Is "overcoat" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌkoʊt/ (OHV-ur-koht), while in British English it's /ˈəʊvəkˌəʊt/ (OHV-uhk-oht).

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overcoat

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/ˈoʊvɝˌkoʊt/

OHV-ur-koht

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·koʊtcoat

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