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coulda

/ˈkʊdə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.92 in modern English

Syllables
coul-da
IPA
/ˈkʊdə/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Contraction of could + have.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Etymology

Written form of a reduction of could have.

Usage

Phrases

woulda, coulda, shoulda

Frequently Paired Words

couldna shoulda woulda mighta musta

Synonyms

could of could've

Rhymes With

buddha shoulda woulda huda

Questions

How do you pronounce coulda?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʊdə/.
What does coulda mean?
Contraction of could + have.
Where does coulda come from?
Written form of a reduction of could have.

How to pronounce coulda

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