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couple
Definition:
(nou) a pair who associate with one another (nou) a pair of people who live together (nou) a small indefinite number (nou) two items of the same kind (nou) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌpəl
Examples:
The connubial couple is living happily together.
The parting was amicable and the former couple remained friends.
A friend of the family provided the sperm, and the couple used equipment to impregnate the woman.
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Common mistakes of couple pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "cou-ple" instead of the correct "cou-ple" (ˈkʌp.əl). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "couple" as "cpl" by skipping the vowel sound. This leads to confusion. Tip: Make sure to articulate the schwa sound in the second syllable (ə).
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce the "ou" in "couple" like "ow" as in "cow," leading to "cow-ple." The correct pronunciation is with a short "u" sound (ˈkʌp.əl). Tip: Focus on the "u" sound to avoid this error.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some learners mistakenly say "cou-ple" with three syllables instead of two. This can make "couple" sound overly complicated. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to reinforce the two-syllable structure.
- Confusing with "coupling": Some might confuse "couple" with "coupling," pronouncing it with the same stress pattern. "Coupling" has a different stress (ˈkʌp.lɪŋ). Tip: Remember that "couple" has a lighter second syllable to distinguish the two.