How to pronounce coppersmith
Say it like KOP-er-smith. Coppersmith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- er
- smith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coppersmith 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coppersmith
- 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-smith.
What does coppersmith mean?
- A person who forges things out of copper.
- A South Asian barbet, Psilopogon hemacephala, with crimson forehead and throat, best known for its metronomic call that has been likened to a coppersmith striking metal with a hammer.
Where does coppersmith come from?
From copper + smith.
Questions about saying coppersmith
How do you pronounce coppersmith?
Say KOP-er-smith. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɚˌsmɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəˌsmɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coppersmith?
Coppersmith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · er · smith.
Is coppersmith 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 /ˈkɒpəˌsmɪθ/ (KOP-uh-smith).