How to Pronounce "coupling"
word
ˈkəpɫɪŋ
KUHP-ling
kˈʌplɪŋ
KUP-ling
Definition
A coupling is a device or process that connects two things so they work together, commonly used in machinery or science. It can also refer to the act of joining or linking things or people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəpɫɪŋ
British English
kˈʌplɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHP-ling
UK
KUP-ling
Listen in Context
The two pipes are joined with a coupling.
A train uses a coupling to connect its cars.
The coupling of two ideas led to a new invention.
If the coupling is loose, the machine could break down.