How to pronounce coppery
Say it like KOP-uh-ree. Coppery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coppery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coppery
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-uh-ree.
What does coppery mean?
- Resembling the metal copper, especially in color.
- Containing copper, especially if abundantly.“an especially coppery grade of brass”
Where does coppery come from?
From copper + -y.
Questions about saying coppery
How do you pronounce coppery?
Say KOP-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpəri/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coppery?
Coppery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · uh · ree.
Is coppery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒpəri/ (KOP-uh-ree).