How to pronounce copperheads
Say it like KAH-per-hedz. Copperheads has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- per
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copperheads 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.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of copperheads
- 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-hedz.
What does copperheads mean?
- plural of copperhead How to pronounce copperhead
Questions about saying copperheads
How do you pronounce copperheads?
Say KAH-per-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɚˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copperheads?
Copperheads has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · per · hedz.
Is copperheads 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 /ˈkɒpəˌhɛdz/ (KOP-uh-hedz).