How to pronounce copypasta
Say it like KAH-pee-pah-stuh. Copypasta has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- pee
- pah
- stuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copypasta 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.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of copypasta
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-pas-tuh.
What does copypasta mean?
- Code or documentation that has been copied and pasted, often erroneously.
Where does copypasta come from?
English copypasta
Questions about saying copypasta
How do you pronounce copypasta?
Say KAH-pee-pah-stuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌpɑstə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌpæstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copypasta?
Copypasta has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · pee · pah · stuh.
Is copypasta 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 /ˈkɒpiˌpæstə/ (KOP-ee-pas-tuh).