How to pronounce coppish
Say it like KOP-ish. Coppish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coppish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coppish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ish.
What does coppish mean?
- Characteristic of or resembling a cop (“police officer”).
- Alternative spelling of capisce.
- The fly of a pair of trousers.
Where does coppish come from?
From cop + -ish (suffix meaning ‘being like, similar to, typical of’, forming adjectives from nouns).
Questions about saying coppish
How do you pronounce coppish?
Say KOP-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coppish?
Coppish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ish.
Is coppish 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 /ˈkɒpɪʃ/ (KOP-ish).