How to pronounce recoup
Say it like rih-KOOP. Recoup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOP).
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- rih
- KOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recoup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of recoup
American and British speakers say recoup in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkup/ in the US and /rɪˈkuːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KOOP.
What does recoup mean?
- To make back (an investment or similar).“He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested.”
- To recover from an error.
- To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.“A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.”
Where does recoup come from?
From French recouper (“cut short”).
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Words that rhyme with recoup
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Questions about saying recoup
How do you pronounce recoup?
Say rih-KOOP. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkup/. In British English it is /rɪˈkuːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recoup?
Recoup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOP). Broken into parts: rih · KOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say recoup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkup/ and the British form is /rɪˈkuːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.