How to pronounce copying
Say it like KOP-ee-ing. Copying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑpiɪŋ/KOP-ee-ing
UK British/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/KOP-ee-ing
- KOP
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copying 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of copying
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-ing.
What does copying mean?
noun
- an act of copying
Questions about saying copying
How do you pronounce copying?
Say KOP-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copying?
Copying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ee · ing.
Is copying 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 /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/ (KOP-ee-ing).