How to pronounce copies
Say it like KOP-eez. Copies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑpiz/KOP-eez
UK British/ˈkɒpiz/KOP-eez
- KOP
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of copies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-eez.
What does copies mean?
noun
- plural of copy How to pronounce copy
- third-person singular simple present indicative of copy How to pronounce copy
Questions about saying copies
How do you pronounce copies?
Say KOP-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copies?
Copies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · eez.
Is copies 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 /ˈkɒpiz/ (KOP-eez).