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Three syllables.

However, it is NOT one word, but a French language phrase, of three words, which translates into English as 'Blow( or Strike) of State'.

'Coup' = Blow/Strike/Hit'

d' = de = of

Etat = State.

In effect it means a sudden and often violent change of government in a given country.

In everyday language it is often reduced to 'coup'; pronounced as 'coo'.

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lenpollock

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