How to Pronounce Coups

To pronounce "coups", say COUPS — one syllable, IPA /kuːz/. 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

/kuːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coups”

"coups" 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, coup, cou, khoo — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coups 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

Words that rhyme with coups

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewperuseimbue

Related words

putschtakeoverassaultbeatingsbellsblowsbumpsbursts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coups"?▾

"Coups" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coups"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coups" is /kuːz/.

What does "coups" mean?▾

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

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