could have, would have, should have

Questions

What does could have, would have, should have mean?

Expressing regret at something that cannot now be changed. (This stems from expressing that someone could have, would have or should have done something)

How to pronounce could have, would have, should have

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “could have, would have, should have”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “could have, would have, should have”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “could have, would have, should have” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.