How to pronounce cope
Say it like KOHP. Cope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/koʊp/KOHP
UK British/kəʊp/KOHP
- KOHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHP.
What does cope mean?
verb
- succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available“We got by on just a gallon of gas”“They made do on half a loaf of bread every day”
- brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
- a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cope
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Questions about saying cope
How do you pronounce cope?
Say KOHP. The American pronunciation is /koʊp/. In British English it is /kəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cope?
Cope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHP.
Is cope 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 /kəʊp/ (KOHP).