Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coup d'oeil

/ˈku deɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: coup d'oeil
IPA: /ˈku deɪ/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.

Etymology

French coup d'œil (“stroke of the eye”).

Inflected Forms

coups d'oeil (plural) coup d’œil (alternative)

Synonyms

glance glimpse

Questions

How do you pronounce coup d'oeil?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈku deɪ/.
What does coup d'oeil mean?: A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.
Where does coup d'oeil come from?: French coup d'œil (“stroke of the eye”).

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