How to pronounce copepod
Say it like KOH-pih-pod. Copepod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- pih
- pod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copepod 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- podKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of copepod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pih-pod.
What does copepod mean?
- Any of very many small crustaceans of the subclass Copepoda; they are widely distributed and ecologically important.
Where does copepod come from?
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Copepoda.
Questions about saying copepod
How do you pronounce copepod?
Say KOH-pih-pod. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpɪpɑd/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpɪpɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copepod?
Copepod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pih · pod.
Is copepod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkəʊpɪpɒd/ (KOH-pih-pod).