how to pronounce recoup

/ɹɪˈkuːp/

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recoup is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of recoup in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… redundancy pay and to recoup the means …”

meanings of recoup

verb:

To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.
To recover from an error.
To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.
To make back, as an investment.