How to Pronounce "how could you"
expression
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈkʊd/ /ˈju
HOW-KUUD-yoo
hˈaʊ/ /kˈʊd/ /jˈuː
HOW-KUUD-YOO
Definition
This expression is used to show disbelief, shock, or disappointment about someone's actions. It often means you can't understand why the person did something bad or surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊ/ /ˈkʊd/ /ˈju
British English
hˈaʊ/ /kˈʊd/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOW-KUUD-yoo
UK
HOW-KUUD-YOO
Listen in Context
How could you help him without telling me?
How could you say such a thing?
How could you forget my birthday?
Wow, how could you do that to your best friend?