How to Pronounce "turncoat"
word
TURN-koht
TURN-koht
Definition
A person who leaves one group, cause, or side and joins an opposite one, especially seen as a traitor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝnˌkoʊt
British English
tˈɜːnkəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-koht
UK
TURN-koht
Listen in Context
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.