How to pronounce copperhead
Say it like KAH-per-hed. Copperhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- per
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copperhead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of copperhead
- 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 respelling: KOP-uh-hed.
What does copperhead mean?
- A venomous pit viper of species Agkistrodon contortrix, found in parts of North America.
- A water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
- A Chinese copperhead (Deinagkistrodon acutus), a venomous pit viper species found in Southeast Asia
Where does copperhead come from?
From copper + head.
Questions about saying copperhead
How do you pronounce copperhead?
Say KAH-per-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɚˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copperhead?
Copperhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · per · hed.
Is copperhead 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 /ˈkɒpəˌhɛd/ (KOP-uh-hed).