How to Pronounce "couplers"
word
ˈkəpɫɝz
KUHP-lerz
kˈʌplɐ
KUP-luhz
Definition
Couplers are devices used to connect two things together, especially in machinery, vehicles, trains, or cables, so they work as one unit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəpɫɝz
British English
kˈʌplɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHP-lerz
UK
KUP-luhz
Listen in Context
The two train cars are connected by special couplers.
Some audio systems use couplers to link multiple speakers together.
We need stronger couplers for these heavy machines.
The engineers quickly replaced the broken couplers to get the train moving again.