How to pronounce coppers
Say it like KOP-erz. Coppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑpɚz/KOP-erz
UK British/ˈkɒpəz/KOP-uz
- KOP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coppers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coppers
- 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-uz.
What does coppers mean?
noun
- plural of copper How to pronounce copper
Questions about saying coppers
How do you pronounce coppers?
Say KOP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coppers?
Coppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · erz.
Is coppers 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 /ˈkɒpəz/ (KOP-uz).