How to Pronounce "couth"
word
kuːθ
KOOTH
kˈuːθ
KOOTH
Definition
Describes someone who is polite, cultured, and well-mannered; shows refinement in behavior or speech. Often used as the opposite of 'uncouth'.
IPA Transcription
American English
kuːθ
British English
kˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOOTH
UK
KOOTH
Listen in Context
He is always couth at family gatherings.
She expects her children to be couth in public.
It's important to be couth when meeting new people.
Compared to his wild brother, Mark is surprisingly couth.