How to pronounce coups
Say it like KOOZ. Coups is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coups pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of coups
American and British speakers say coups in essentially the same way: /kuz/ in the US and /kuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOZ.
What does coups mean?
- plural of coup How to pronounce coup
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coup How to pronounce coup
Words that rhyme with coups
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coups.
Questions about saying coups
How do you pronounce coups?
Say KOOZ. The American pronunciation is /kuz/. In British English it is /kuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coups?
Coups is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say coups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kuz/ and the British form is /kuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.