How to pronounce accouplement
Say it like uh-KUHP-ul-munt. Accouplement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHP).
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- uh
- KUHP
- ul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accouplement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accouplement
American and British speakers say accouplement in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌpəlmənt/ in the US and /əˈkʌpəlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHP-ul-munt.
What does accouplement mean?
- The act of coupling, or the state of being coupled; union
- That which couples, as a tie or brace
Where does accouplement come from?
Borrowed from French accouplement.
Questions about saying accouplement
How do you pronounce accouplement?
Say uh-KUHP-ul-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌpəlmənt/. In British English it is /əˈkʌpəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accouplement?
Accouplement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHP). Broken into parts: uh · KUHP · ul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say accouplement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌpəlmənt/ and the British form is /əˈkʌpəlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.