How to pronounce copula
Say it like KAH-pyuh-luh. Copula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- pyuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copula
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-yuu-luh.
What does copula mean?
- A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.
- The bond or relationship by which two things are combined into a unity.
- A function that represents the association between two or more variables, independent of the individual marginal distributions of the variables.
Where does copula come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōpula (“connection, linking of words”), from co- (“together”) + apere (“fasten”).
Questions about saying copula
How do you pronounce copula?
Say KAH-pyuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpjələ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copula?
Copula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · pyuh · luh.
Is copula 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 /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ (KOP-yuu-luh).