How to pronounce coupure
Say it like koo-PYUU-er. Coupure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUU).
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- koo
- PYUU
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PYUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coupure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: koo-PYUU-uh.
What does coupure mean?
- A passage cut through the glacis to facilitate sallies by the besieged.
Where does coupure come from?
French, from couper (“to cut”).
Words that rhyme with coupure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coupure.
Questions about saying coupure
How do you pronounce coupure?
Say koo-PYUU-er. The American pronunciation is /kuˈpjʊɚ/. In British English it is /kuːˈpjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupure?
Coupure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYUU). Broken into parts: koo · PYUU · er.
Is coupure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kuːˈpjʊə/ (koo-PYUU-uh).