How to pronounce copious
Say it like KOH-pee-us. Copious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- pee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copious 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pee-us.
What does copious mean?
- Vast in quantity or number, profuse, abundant; taking place on a large scale.“He drank a copious amount of vodka, and passed out.”
- Having an abundant supply.
- Full of thought, information, or matter; exuberant in words, expression, or style.
Where does copious come from?
From Middle English copious, from Latin copiosus, from copia (“abundance”), equivalent to co- + ops (“wealth”) + -osus (“full of”).
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Questions about saying copious
How do you pronounce copious?
Say KOH-pee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpiəs/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copious?
Copious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pee · us.
Is copious 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 /ˈkəʊpiəs/ (KOH-pee-us).