How to pronounce coppice
Say it like KOP-is. Coppice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑpɪs/KOP-is
UK British/ˈkɒpɪs/KOP-is
- KOP
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coppice 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coppice
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-is.
What does coppice mean?
noun
- A grove of small growth; a thicket of brushwood; a wood cut at certain times for fuel or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of timber. See copse.
- To manage (a wooded area) sustainably, as a coppice, by periodically cutting back woody plants to promote new growth.“Her plan to coppice the woods should keep her self-sufficient in fuel indefinitely.”
- To sprout from the stump.“Few conifer species can coppice.”
Questions about saying coppice
How do you pronounce coppice?
Say KOP-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coppice?
Coppice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · is.
Is coppice 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 /ˈkɒpɪs/ (KOP-is).