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