How to pronounce copycats
Say it like KAH-pee-kats. Copycats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- pee
- kats
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copycats 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- katsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of copycats
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-kats.
What does copycats mean?
- plural of copycat How to pronounce copycat
- third-person singular simple present indicative of copycat How to pronounce copycat
Questions about saying copycats
How do you pronounce copycats?
Say KAH-pee-kats. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌkæts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌkæts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copycats?
Copycats has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · pee · kats.
Is copycats 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 /ˈkɒpiˌkæts/ (KOP-ee-kats).