Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

couple-close

/ˈkʌp.əlˌkloʊs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.97 in modern English

Syllables: cou-ple--close
IPA: /ˈkʌp.əlˌkloʊs/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A diminutive of the chevron, always borne in closely placed pairs.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkʌp.əlˌkloʊs/
British English: /ˈkʌp.əlˌkləʊs/

Inflected Forms

couple-closes (plural)

Phrases

bars gemel

Frequently Paired Words

bars gemel

Synonyms

chevronel

Questions

How do you pronounce couple-close?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌp.əlˌkloʊs/.
What does couple-close mean?: A diminutive of the chevron, always borne in closely placed pairs.

How to pronounce couple-close

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