How to pronounce coopery
Say it like KOO-puh-ree. Coopery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- puh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coopery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coopery
American and British speakers say coopery in essentially the same way: /ˈkupəri/ in the US and /ˈkuːpəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-puh-ree.
What does coopery mean?
- Cooperage (the art or trade of a cooper).
- Cooperage (cooper's workshop).
Where does coopery come from?
From cooper + -y.
Questions about saying coopery
How do you pronounce coopery?
Say KOO-puh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkupəri/. In British English it is /ˈkuːpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coopery?
Coopery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · puh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say coopery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkupəri/ and the British form is /ˈkuːpəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.