How to pronounce could

Say it like this: /ˈkʊd/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkʊd/

British

What does could mean?

nounSomething that could happen, or could be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.

“Shushona you must learn to rightfully prioritize all the woulds, shoulds and coulds of your life.”

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