How to pronounce copland
Say it like KAH-plund. Copland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- plund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- plundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copland
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-lund.
What does copland mean?
- The world of police officers and police activity.
Where does copland come from?
From cop (“police officer”) + land.
Questions about saying copland
How do you pronounce copland?
Say KAH-plund. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑplənd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒplənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copland?
Copland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · plund.
Is copland 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 /ˈkɒplənd/ (KOP-lund).