How to Pronounce "sugarcoat"
word
ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊt
SHOO-gur-koht
ʃˈʊɡəkˌəʊt
shuh-GUH-koht
Definition
To make something unpleasant sound better or less harsh, usually by using nicer words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊt
British English
ʃˈʊɡəkˌəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOO-gur-koht
UK
shuh-GUH-koht
Listen in Context
Please don't sugarcoat the results; I want the truth.
Teachers shouldn't sugarcoat feedback to students.
You don't have to sugarcoat your opinion.
He tried to sugarcoat the bad news, but we could tell it was serious.