How to Pronounce "sugarcoating"
word
ˈʃʊɡɚˌkoʊtɪŋ
SHU-gur-KOHT-ing
ʃˈʊɡəkˌəʊt
shuh-GUH-koht-ing
Definition
Describing something in a way that makes it seem better or less harsh than it really is, often to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃʊɡɚˌkoʊtɪŋ
British English
ʃˈʊɡəkˌəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHU-gur-KOHT-ing
UK
shuh-GUH-koht-ing
Listen in Context
Stop sugarcoating your answer and tell me the truth.
He keeps sugarcoating the problem so it doesn't sound so bad.
No more sugarcoating—just be honest with me.
Sometimes sugarcoating bad news makes it harder in the end.