How to pronounce coupon
Say it like KOO-pawn. Coupon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- pawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of coupon
American and British speakers say coupon in essentially the same way: /ˈkuˌpɔn/ in the US and /ˈkuːpɒn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-pon.
What does coupon mean?
- a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
- a test sample of some substance
Where does coupon come from?
From French coupon, from couper (“to cut”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying coupon
How do you pronounce coupon?
Say KOO-pawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuˌpɔn/. In British English it is /ˈkuːpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupon?
Coupon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · pawn.
Do Americans and Brits say coupon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuˌpɔn/ and the British form is /ˈkuːpɒn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.