How to Pronounce "a couple of"
expression
uh KUH-puhl-uhv
uh KUP-uhl-ov
Definition
Used to mean ‘two’ or ‘a small number’ of people or things, often casually (not exactly two).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkəpəɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
æɪ/ /kˈʌpəl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KUH-puhl-uhv
UK
uh KUP-uhl-ov
Listen in Context
I need a couple of eggs for this recipe.
He waited a couple of minutes.
Can you lend me a couple of dollars?
There are a couple of ways to solve this problem.