How to Pronounce "coif"
word
ˈkwɑf
KWAHF
kˈɔɪf
KOYF
Definition
A 'coif' is a close-fitting cap worn on the head, often by women or in historical clothing. It can also refer, formally, to a stylish arrangement of the hair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɑf
British English
kˈɔɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWAHF
UK
KOYF
Listen in Context
The nurse wore a white coif as part of her uniform.
In the Middle Ages, women often wore a coif under their veils.
The stylist gave her an elegant coif for the wedding.
Her hair was perfectly coifed before the big event.