How to pronounce recouped
Say it like rih-KOOPT. Recouped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOPT).
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- rih
- KOOPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recouped 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.
- KOOPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of recouped
American and British speakers say recouped in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkupt/ in the US and /rɪˈkuːpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KOOPT.
What does recouped mean?
- simple past and past participle of recoup How to pronounce recoup
- simple past and past participle of recoupe
Words that rhyme with recouped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recouped.
Questions about saying recouped
How do you pronounce recouped?
Say rih-KOOPT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkupt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkuːpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recouped?
Recouped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOPT). Broken into parts: rih · KOOPT.
Do Americans and Brits say recouped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkupt/ and the British form is /rɪˈkuːpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.