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couldna

/ˈkʊ(d)nə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.12 in modern English

Syllables
could-na
IPA
/ˈkʊ(d)nə/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

contraction

Contraction of could + not + have.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Written form of a reduction of could not have.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

coulda couldn've shouldna wouldna

Rhymes With

wouldna

Questions

How do you pronounce couldna?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʊ(d)nə/.
What does couldna mean?
Contraction of could + not + have.
Where does couldna come from?
Written form of a reduction of could not have.

How to pronounce couldna

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