How to pronounce copine
Say it like KOH-peen. Copine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊpin/KOH-peen
UK British/ˈkəʊpin/KOH-peen
- KOH
- peen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copine 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.
- peenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of copine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-peen.
What does copine mean?
noun
- Any of a group of highly conserved, calcium-dependent membrane proteins found in a variety of eukaryotes.
Questions about saying copine
How do you pronounce copine?
Say KOH-peen. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpin/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copine?
Copine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · peen.
Is copine 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 /ˈkəʊpin/ (KOH-peen).