How to pronounce coupe
Say it like KOOP. Coupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of coupe
American and British speakers say coupe in essentially the same way: /kup/ in the US and /kuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOP.
What does coupe mean?
- A shallow glass or glass dish, usually with a stem, in which sparkling wine or desserts are served.
- An ice cream dessert served in a coupe glass.
- An area of forest where harvesting of wood is planned or has taken place.
- A two-seater car, normally a sports car. (variant of coupé)
- A car with two doors and a nonconvertible roof. (variant of coupé)
Where does coupe come from?
Borrowed from French coupe.
Words that rhyme with coupe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coupe.
Words that sound like coupe
Questions about saying coupe
How do you pronounce coupe?
Say KOOP. The American pronunciation is /kup/. In British English it is /kuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupe?
Coupe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say coupe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kup/ and the British form is /kuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coupe?
Coupe sounds the same as coop in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.