How to Pronounce Couplets

To pronounce "couplets", say COUPL-ets — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

COUPL-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “couplets”

"couplets" has 2 syllables: coupl-ets. It rhymes with culottes, if that helps it stick.

What does couplets mean?

noun

  1. A pair of lines with rhyming end words.
  2. A pair of one-way streets which carry opposing directions of traffic through gridded urban areas.

    “5th Street is one-way west only and 6th Street is one-way east only. Together, they form a couplet in Downtown Los Angeles.”

Synonyms

one-way pair

Words that rhyme with couplets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

culottes

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "couplets"?▾

"Couplets" has 2 syllables: coupl · ets.

What does "couplets" mean?▾

Couplets: A pair of lines with rhyming end words.

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