How to pronounce copied
Say it like KOP-eed. Copied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑpid/KOP-eed
UK British/ˈkɒpid/KOP-eed
- KOP
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of copied
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-eed.
What does copied mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of copy How to pronounce copy
Questions about saying copied
How do you pronounce copied?
Say KOP-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpid/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copied?
Copied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · eed.
Is copied 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 /ˈkɒpid/ (KOP-eed).