How to pronounce copium
Say it like KOH-pee-um. Copium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- pee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copium 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pee-um.
What does copium mean?
- Material used as a naive coping mechanism for facts one knows are not true.“We both know that's just copium for the fact you're losing.”
Where does copium come from?
Blend of cope (“delusion, coping mechanism”) + opium.
Questions about saying copium
How do you pronounce copium?
Say KOH-pee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpiəm/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copium?
Copium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pee · um.
Is copium 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 /ˈkəʊpiəm/ (KOH-pee-um).