How to pronounce coupee
Say it like koo-PEE. Coupee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
- koo
- PEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coupee
American and British speakers say coupee in essentially the same way: /kuˈpi/ in the US and /kuːˈpiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-PEE.
What does coupee mean?
- A motion in dancing, when one leg is a little bent and raised from the floor, and with the other a forward motion is made.
Where does coupee come from?
Borrowed from French coupée, past participle of couper (“to cut”).
Words that rhyme with coupee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coupee.
Questions about saying coupee
How do you pronounce coupee?
Say koo-PEE. The American pronunciation is /kuˈpi/. In British English it is /kuːˈpiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupee?
Coupee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: koo · PEE.
Do Americans and Brits say coupee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kuˈpi/ and the British form is /kuːˈpiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.