word
French
Coup d'état
KOO day-TAH
/kuː deɪˈtɑː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
coupd'état
Dictionary meaning
A sudden seizure of power from a government by a small group.
History and origin
French
Common mispronunciations
KOOP deh-TATKOO deh-TAH-tuh
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