How to pronounce recouping
Say it like rih-KOO-ping. Recouping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- rih
- KOO
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recouping 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.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recouping
American and British speakers say recouping in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkupɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈkuːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KOO-ping.
What does recouping mean?
- present participle and gerund of recoup How to pronounce recoup
- present participle and gerund of recoupe
- The process by which something is recouped.
Words that rhyme with recouping
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Questions about saying recouping
How do you pronounce recouping?
Say rih-KOO-ping. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkupɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkuːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recouping?
Recouping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: rih · KOO · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say recouping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkupɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈkuːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.