How to Pronounce Couch

To pronounce "couch", say COUCH — one syllable, IPA /kaʊtʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kaʊtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “couch”

"couch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grouch and slouch, if that helps it stick.

What does couch mean?

noun

  1. Couch grass, a species of persistent grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

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Words that rhyme with couch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grouchslouchvouchlouchepouchscaramouchsmouchrouchezoutchbautchblouchbouch

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "couch"?▾

"Couch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "couch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "couch" is /kaʊtʃ/.

What does "couch" mean?▾

Couch: Couch grass, a species of persistent grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

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