How to Pronounce "couching"
word
ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ
KOW-ching
kˈaʊtʃɪŋ
KOW-ching
Definition
Describing or expressing something in a particular way, often using careful or gentle words to soften the message. Less commonly, 'couching' is an old term in medicine for a type of eye surgery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊtʃɪŋ
British English
kˈaʊtʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOW-ching
UK
KOW-ching
Listen in Context
She is couching her feedback in kind words.
His criticism was couched in diplomatic language.
The warning was couched so politely that I barely noticed it.
She’s good at couching tough news so it doesn’t sound too harsh.