How to pronounce copacetic
Say it like koh-puh-SET-ik. Copacetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SET).
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- koh
- puh
- SET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copacetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of copacetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-puh-SET-ik.
What does copacetic mean?
- Fine, excellent, OK, in excellent order.
Words that rhyme with copacetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of copacetic.
Questions about saying copacetic
How do you pronounce copacetic?
Say koh-puh-SET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊpəˈsɛtɪk/. In British English it is /kəʊpəˈsɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copacetic?
Copacetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SET). Broken into parts: koh · puh · SET · ik.
Is copacetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊpəˈsɛtɪk/ (koh-puh-SET-ik).