How to pronounce coppertop
Say it like KOP-er-top. Coppertop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- er
- top
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coppertop 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.
- topGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of coppertop
- 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-top.
What does coppertop mean?
- A person with ginger hair.
Where does coppertop come from?
From copper + top.
Questions about saying coppertop
How do you pronounce coppertop?
Say KOP-er-top. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɚˌtɑp/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəˌtɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coppertop?
Coppertop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · er · top.
Is coppertop 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 /ˈkɒpəˌtɒp/ (KOP-uh-top).