How to pronounce copaiba
Say it like koh-py-EE-buh. Copaiba has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- koh
- py
- EE
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copaiba 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.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copaiba
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-py-EE-buh.
What does copaiba mean?
- Any of several South American trees of the genus Copaifera
- An oleoresin, extracted from such trees, used in varnishes, ointments and as a perfume fixative.
Words that rhyme with copaiba
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Questions about saying copaiba
How do you pronounce copaiba?
Say koh-py-EE-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊpaɪˈibə/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊpaɪˈiːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copaiba?
Copaiba has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: koh · py · EE · buh.
Is copaiba 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 /ˌkəʊpaɪˈiːbə/ (koh-py-EE-buh).