Pronunciation Guide • English (from French)
How to Pronounce coup
Difficulty: easy
IPA Transcription
/kuː/
Why is it so hard to pronounce?
KOO. One syllable. The "p" is completely silent — French final consonant rule. "Coup" (KOO), "coup de grâce" (KOO duh GRAS), "coup d'état" (KOO day-TAH).
💡 Pro Tip for coup
KOO. Rhymes with "too" and "blue". Never say the P.
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The term coup originates from French "coup" (blow/strike). Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.