How to pronounce coupling
Say it like KUHP-ling. Coupling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHP).
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- KUHP
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coupling
American and British speakers say coupling in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHP-ling.
What does coupling mean?
- The act of joining together to form a couple.
- A device that couples two things together.
- The degree of reliance between two or more software modules.
- present participle and gerund of couple How to pronounce couple
Where does coupling come from?
From Middle English couplynge; equivalent to couple + -ing.
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Questions about saying coupling
How do you pronounce coupling?
Say KUHP-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌplɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌplɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupling?
Coupling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHP). Broken into parts: KUHP · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say coupling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌplɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.