How to pronounce copyrighted
Say it like KOP-ee-ry-tid. Copyrighted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ee
- ry
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copyrighted 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of copyrighted
- 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-ry-tid.
What does copyrighted mean?
- Covered by a copyright, not public domain.
- simple past and past participle of copyright How to pronounce copyright
Questions about saying copyrighted
How do you pronounce copyrighted?
Say KOP-ee-ry-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌraɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiːˌraɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copyrighted?
Copyrighted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ee · ry · tid.
Is copyrighted 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 /ˈkɒpiːˌraɪtɪd/ (KOP-ee-ry-tid).