Pronunciation: [kˈʌplət] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "couplet" includes two syllables and the IPA phonetic transcription for it is /ˈkʌplət/. The first syllable is pronounced as "kuh" with the vowel sound of "uh" and the consonant sound of "k". The second syllable is pronounced as "plət" with the vowel sound of "uh" and the consonant sound of "p" and "t". A couplet is a pair of lines in poetry that usually rhyme and have the same meter.
A couplet is a literary device widely used in poetry and dramatic verse. It consists of two lines of poetry that usually rhyme and work together to form a cohesive thought or idea. Typically, each line in a couplet contains the same number of syllables, creating a symmetrical structure.
Couplets can be written in various poetic meters and forms, such as iambic pentameter or heroic couplets, and are commonly found in sonnets and epics. They can be used to convey different emotions, themes, or messages, ranging from love and romance to humor, wit, or even philosophical insights.
The rhyme scheme in a couplet is often denoted with letters, such as AABB or AA, representing the specific rhyme pattern used. The tight rhyme and concise structure of couplets often make them memorable and impactful, allowing poets to succinctly express their ideas, elaborate on a concept, or conclude a poem.
In addition to their use in poetry, couplets can also be found in other forms of literature, such as plays and novels. They can serve as a way to highlight important dialogue, emphasize a character's emotions or motives, or simply add aesthetic beauty to the written work.
Overall, couplets are a versatile and fundamental element of poetic expression, offering a compressed and powerful means of conveying meaning and enhancing the literary experience.
Two lines which rhyme.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "couplet" originated from the French term "couple", which means "two" or "a pair". It has further roots in the Latin word "copula", which also means "to join" or "bond". In literary terms, a "couplet" refers to a pair of lines that often rhyme and are written in meter. The word's etymology reflects its meaning as a pair or a joining of two lines in poetry.
