How to pronounce copyist
Say it like KOP-ee-ist. Copyist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copyist 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of copyist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-ist.
What does copyist mean?
- A person who makes manual copies of works such as manuscripts or paintings.
Where does copyist come from?
From copy + -ist.
Questions about saying copyist
How do you pronounce copyist?
Say KOP-ee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copyist?
Copyist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ee · ist.
Is copyist 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 /ˈkɒpiɪst/ (KOP-ee-ist).