How to pronounce coupled
Say it like KUHP-uld. Coupled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkʌpəld/KUHP-uld
UK British/ˈkʌpəld/KUHP-uld
- KUHP
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coupled
American and British speakers say coupled in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌpəld/ in the US and /ˈkʌpəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHP-uld.
What does coupled mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of couple How to pronounce couple
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying coupled
How do you pronounce coupled?
Say KUHP-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌpəld/. In British English it is /ˈkʌpəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupled?
Coupled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHP). Broken into parts: KUHP · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say coupled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌpəld/ and the British form is /ˈkʌpəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.