How to pronounce copping
Say it like KOP-ing. Copping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of copping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ing.
What does copping mean?
- present participle and gerund of cop How to pronounce cop
Words that rhyme with copping
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Questions about saying copping
How do you pronounce copping?
Say KOP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copping?
Copping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ing.
Is copping 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 /ˈkɒpɪŋ/ (KOP-ing).