How to pronounce couponing
Say it like KOO-pon-ing. Couponing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- pon
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Couponing 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.
- ponKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of couponing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOO-pon-ing.
What does couponing mean?
- The use or distribution of money-saving coupons.
Where does couponing come from?
From coupon + -ing.
Questions about saying couponing
How do you pronounce couponing?
Say KOO-pon-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkupɑnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːpɒnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in couponing?
Couponing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · pon · ing.
Is couponing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkuːpɒnɪŋ/ (KOO-pon-ing).