How to Pronounce Coup

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/kuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coup”

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

Sounds exactly like: coo, coups, cou, khoo — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coup mean?

noun

  1. A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act.
  2. (of Native Americans) A blow against an enemy delivered in a way that shows bravery.

verb

  1. To make a coup.

Synonyms

putschtriumph

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Words that rhyme with coup

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

putschtakeoverrevolutionrevolutionaryconspiracyuprisinginsurgenceinsurgency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coup"?▾

"Coup" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coup"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coup" is /kuː/.

What does "coup" mean?▾

Coup: A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act.

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