How to pronounce copra
Say it like KOH-pruh. Copra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊprə/KOH-pruh
UK British/ˈkəʊprə/KOH-pruh
- KOH
- pruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copra
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pruh.
What does copra mean?
noun
- The dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.
Questions about saying copra
How do you pronounce copra?
Say KOH-pruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊprə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊprə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copra?
Copra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pruh.
Is copra pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊprə/ (KOH-pruh).