How to pronounce copperfasten
Say it like KAH-per-fas-un. Copperfasten has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- per
- fas
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copperfasten 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copperfasten
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KOP-uh-fah-sun.
What does copperfasten mean?
- To reinforce, strengthen; to make permanent, embed.
Where does copperfasten come from?
From copper + fasten.
Questions about saying copperfasten
How do you pronounce copperfasten?
Say KAH-per-fas-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɚˌfæsən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəˌfɑːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copperfasten?
Copperfasten has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · per · fas · un.
Is copperfasten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒpəˌfɑːsən/ (KOP-uh-fah-sun).