How do you pronounce "couched"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊtʃt/ (KOWCHT). In British English: /kˈaʊtʃt/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌʊtʃt/ (KUH-uucht). In Australian English: /kˈaʊtʃt/ (K).

Is "couched" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊtʃt/ (KOWCHT), while in British English it's /kˈaʊtʃt/ (K).

How to Pronounce "couched"

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couched

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/ˈkaʊtʃt/

KOWCHT

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊtʃtcouched

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