How to pronounce copsy
Say it like KOP-see. Copsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑpsi/KOP-see
UK British/ˈkɒpsi/KOP-see
- KOP
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copsy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of copsy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-see.
What does copsy mean?
adjective
- Characterized by copses.
Where does copsy come from?
From copse + -y.
Questions about saying copsy
How do you pronounce copsy?
Say KOP-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpsi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copsy?
Copsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · see.
Is copsy 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 /ˈkɒpsi/ (KOP-see).