How to pronounce copycatting
Say it like KAH-pee-kat-ing. Copycatting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- pee
- kat
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copycatting 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.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of copycatting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOP-ee-kat-ing.
What does copycatting mean?
- present participle and gerund of copycat How to pronounce copycat
Questions about saying copycatting
How do you pronounce copycatting?
Say KAH-pee-kat-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌkætɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌkætɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copycatting?
Copycatting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · pee · kat · ing.
Is copycatting 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 /ˈkɒpiˌkætɪŋ/ (KOP-ee-kat-ing).