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It is pronounced like "coo" with the p silent.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe word coup that is pronounced as coo is a term that means to over throw government. It is used when a group of people gather to over throw a current government or leader.
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How do you pronounce coup?
Coup is short for coup d'état, it is pronounced "koo". See the link below.
How do you pronounce coup d'etat?
Coo-Deh-Tah
What is the end of the word meaning stroke of state coup d'?
coup d' etat
How do you spell the word cue as in take over?
It is the French word coup as in "coup d'état" (stroke or blow of, against the state).Also seen in coup de grâce (ending or killing stroke, stroke of mercy).
How do you pronounce 'recoup'?
Unlike the word "coup" -- which has a silent "p" at the end -- the "p" at the end of the word "recoup" ispronounced, i.e., "re-coop."Click on the Related Link to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, where you have the option of actually hearing the pronunciation.
How do you pronounce coup?
Coup is short for coup d'état, it is pronounced "koo". See the link below.
How do you pronounce poop?
It rhymes with loop, coup, soup.
How do you pronounce coup d'etat?
Coo-Deh-Tah
What is the country of origin of the word coup as it is used in the phrase counting coup?
'Coup' is a French origin loan word into English, as I'd say you are aware since you classified the question in 'French to English'. While the word 'coup' in the phrase 'counting coup' is still the same loan word from French as is used in 'coup d'etat', for example, the phrase 'counting coup' is of English origin.
How many syllables does the word coup d'etat have?
Coup d'etat has three syllables: coup-d'e-tat
What is the end of the word meaning stroke of state coup d'?
coup d' etat
What is a sentence using the word coup?
Layla staged a coup when she tried to take over the classroom.
How do you pronounce word?
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How do you spell the word cue as in take over?
It is the French word coup as in "coup d'état" (stroke or blow of, against the state).Also seen in coup de grâce (ending or killing stroke, stroke of mercy).
How do you pronounce 'recoup'?
Unlike the word "coup" -- which has a silent "p" at the end -- the "p" at the end of the word "recoup" ispronounced, i.e., "re-coop."Click on the Related Link to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, where you have the option of actually hearing the pronunciation.
What is the French translation for the word stroke?
The French translation for the word "stroke" is "accident vasculaire cérébral" or "AVC" for short.
What origin did the word 'coup' come from?
coupa
