How to pronounce decouple
Say it like dee-KUHP-ul. Decouple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHP).
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- dee
- KUHP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decouple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decouple
American and British speakers say decouple in essentially the same way: /diˈkʌpəl/ in the US and /diˈkʌpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KUHP-ul.
What does decouple mean?
- To unlink; to take apart or come apart.“radiation decoupled from matter”
- To muffle the seismic waves of (a nuclear explosion) by performing it underground.
Where does decouple come from?
From Middle French découpler.
Words that rhyme with decouple
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Questions about saying decouple
How do you pronounce decouple?
Say dee-KUHP-ul. The American pronunciation is /diˈkʌpəl/. In British English it is /diˈkʌpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decouple?
Decouple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHP). Broken into parts: dee · KUHP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say decouple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈkʌpəl/ and the British form is /diˈkʌpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.