How to Pronounce "couldn't"
word
/ˈkʊdən/, /ˈkʊdənt/
KUD-nt
/ˈkʊdnt/
KUD-nt
Definition
Contraction of 'could not', used to express inability to do something in the past or to indicate something was impossible.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkʊdən/, /ˈkʊdənt/
British English
/ˈkʊdnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD-nt
UK
KUD-nt
Listen in Context
I couldn't find my keys this morning.
She couldn't swim when she was a child.
They couldn't come to the party last night.
I couldn't believe how expensive the tickets were!