How to Pronounce Couple

To pronounce "couple", say COUPL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌpəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkʌpəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “couple”

"couple" has 2 syllables: coupl-e. It rhymes with uncouple and gripple, if that helps it stick.

What does couple mean?

noun

  1. Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.
  2. Two of the same kind connected or considered together.

verb

  1. To join (two things) together, or (one thing) to (another).

    “I've coupled our system to theirs.”

  2. To join in wedlock; to marry.

adjective

  1. Two or (a) small number of.

Synonyms

fewhandfulbracepairhave sexmake lovebewedespouseaffixattach

Words that rhyme with couple

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncouplegrippledrippledecouplestipplequintuplepupalswiplestipelswipplepipultripel

Related words

matescopulatepairtwosomedyadduadtwaincouplet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "couple"?▾

"Couple" has 2 syllables: coupl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "couple"?▾

The IPA transcription of "couple" is /ˈkʌpəl/.

What does "couple" mean?▾

Couple: Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.

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