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coup
Definition:
(nou) a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force (nou) a brilliant and notable success
Phonetic Transcription:
kuː
Examples:
The coup was not the beginning of Naidu's criticism of the Military.
The coup was swiftly followed by the Turkish military invasion of Cyprus.
Little is known of the planning of the coup.
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Common mistakes of coup pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable in "coup" as /kuˈ/ instead of the correct primary stress on the first syllable /ˈku/. Tip: Remember, the stress is always on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The vowel sound in "coup" is pronounced as /uː/ in both US and UK English, which can be confused with /aʊ/ or /oʊ/. Tip: Practice saying "too" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Adding extra syllables: Many mistakenly pronounce "coup" as two syllables /ˈkuː.pə/ instead of the correct one-syllable pronunciation /ˈkuː/. Tip: Focus on keeping it short and simple, just one sound.
- Confusing with "coop": Some may mix up "coup" with "coop," which has a different vowel sound /uː/ vs. /ʊ/. Tip: Pay attention to the shape of your mouth when pronouncing; "coup" should sound more rounded.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Learners often pronounce the "p" in "coup" too strongly, making it sound like /ˈkuːp/. Tip: The "p" is silent in "coup," so avoid pronouncing it at all.