How to pronounce uncouple
Say it like un-KUHP-ul. Uncouple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHP).
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- un
- KUHP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncouple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 uncouple
American and British speakers say uncouple in essentially the same way: /ənˈkʌpəl/ in the US and /ənˈkʌpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KUHP-ul.
What does uncouple mean?
- To disconnect or detach one thing from another.“We uncoupled the trailer and left it behind.”
- To come loose.
- To loose, as dogs, from their couples.
Where does uncouple come from?
From Middle English uncouple; equivalent to un- + couple.
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Words that rhyme with uncouple
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Questions about saying uncouple
How do you pronounce uncouple?
Say un-KUHP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkʌpəl/. In British English it is /ənˈkʌpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncouple?
Uncouple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHP). Broken into parts: un · KUHP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say uncouple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈkʌpəl/ and the British form is /ənˈkʌpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.