How to pronounce coupvolution
Say it like koo-vuh-LOO-shun. Coupvolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- koo
- vuh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coupvolution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coupvolution
American and British speakers say coupvolution in essentially the same way: /ˌkuvəˈluʃən/ in the US and /ˌkuːvəˈluːʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: koo-vuh-LOO-shun.
What does coupvolution mean?
- An instance of regime change in support of a revolutionary movement against an existing government.
Where does coupvolution come from?
Blend of coup d'état + revolution, from military studies scholar Nathan Toronto in his analysis of the 2011 Egyptian revolution
Words that rhyme with coupvolution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coupvolution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying coupvolution
How do you pronounce coupvolution?
Say koo-vuh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkuvəˈluʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkuːvəˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coupvolution?
Coupvolution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: koo · vuh · LOO · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say coupvolution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkuvəˈluʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkuːvəˈluːʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.