How to pronounce copay
Say it like KOH-pay. Copay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊˌpeɪ/KOH-pay
UK British/ˈkəʊˌpeɪ/KOH-pay
- KOH
- pay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- payGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of copay
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pay.
What does copay mean?
verb
- To jointly pay with another or others.
- A copayment.
Where does copay come from?
From co- + pay.
Questions about saying copay
How do you pronounce copay?
Say KOH-pay. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌpeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌpeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copay?
Copay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pay.
Is copay 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 /ˈkəʊˌpeɪ/ (KOH-pay).