How to pronounce coprocessor
Say it like koh-PROS-es-er. Coprocessor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROS).
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- koh
- PROS
- es
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coprocessor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- esKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coprocessor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-PROS-es-uh.
What does coprocessor mean?
- An additional microprocessor used to supplement the functionality of the central processing unit, performing tasks such as floating-point arithmetic (floating-point unit) or graphics calculations (graphics processing unit).
Where does coprocessor come from?
From co- + processor.
Words that rhyme with coprocessor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coprocessor.
Questions about saying coprocessor
How do you pronounce coprocessor?
Say koh-PROS-es-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊˈprɑsɛsɚ/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊˈprɒsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coprocessor?
Coprocessor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROS). Broken into parts: koh · PROS · es · er.
Is coprocessor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkəʊˈprɒsɛsə/ (koh-PROS-es-uh).