How to Pronounce "petticoat"
word
ˈpɛtiˌkoʊt
PET-ee-koht
pˈɛtɪkˌəʊt
PET-i-koht
Definition
A petticoat is a piece of clothing worn under a skirt or dress, usually to make it look fuller or for warmth and modesty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛtiˌkoʊt
British English
pˈɛtɪkˌəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PET-ee-koht
UK
PET-i-koht
Listen in Context
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
A petticoat makes a skirt look bigger.
In the past, every woman wore a petticoat.
The dancer spun around and her petticoat showed for a moment.