How to Pronounce "turncoat"

word

TURN-koht

Definition

A person who leaves one group, cause, or side and joins an opposite one, especially seen as a traitor.

American English

ˈtɝnˌkoʊt

British English

tˈɜːnkəʊt

TURN-koht

He called his old friend a turncoat for joining the rival team.

During the war, anyone who helped the enemy was seen as a turncoat.

The politician was labeled a turncoat after switching parties.

Everyone thought he was loyal, but he turned out to be a real turncoat.