How to pronounce copyreader
Say it like KAH-pee-ree-der. Copyreader has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- pee
- ree
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copyreader 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.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of copyreader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-ree-duh.
What does copyreader mean?
- One who copyreads.
Where does copyreader come from?
From copy + reader.
Questions about saying copyreader
How do you pronounce copyreader?
Say KAH-pee-ree-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌridɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌriːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copyreader?
Copyreader has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · pee · ree · der.
Is copyreader pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒpiˌriːdə/ (KOP-ee-ree-duh).