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How to pronounce:
couch
Definition:
(nou) an upholstered seat for more than one person (nou) a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer (nou) a narrow bed on which a patient lies during psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment
Phonetic Transcription:
kaʊtʃ
Examples:
I sat on the couch.
The dog is pottering on the couch.
I appreciate the couch and the just desserts.
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Common mistakes of couch pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "couch" with a different vowel sound, like in "cat." This leads to confusion. Tip: Focus on the IPA /kaʊtʃ/ for US and /kaʊtʃ/ for UK, emphasizing the "ou" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": It's common to make the "ch" sound too harsh, sounding like "kouch." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Remember that "couch" ends with a soft "ch" sound, as in /tʃ/, not /k/.
- Dropping the final sound: Some people may say "couc," omitting the "h" sound altogether. This changes the word significantly. Tip: Always pronounce the final "ch" clearly, ensuring you say /tʃ/ at the end.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "couch" with "coach," leading to miscommunication. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "couch" has the /aʊ/ diphthong, while "coach" has the /oʊ/ sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "couch" as if it has two syllables. Tip: Remember that "couch" is a one-syllable word, with primary stress on the first syllable: /kaʊtʃ/.