How to pronounce copywrite
Say it like KOP-ee-ryte. Copywrite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ee
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copywrite 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.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of copywrite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-ryte.
What does copywrite mean?
- To write the copy (or text) of an advertisement; to have a job as a copywriter.
Where does copywrite come from?
Back-formation from copywriter.
Words that rhyme with copywrite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of copywrite.
Words that sound like copywrite
Questions about saying copywrite
How do you pronounce copywrite?
Say KOP-ee-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copywrite?
Copywrite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ee · ryte.
Is copywrite 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 /ˈkɒpiˌraɪt/ (KOP-ee-ryte).
What words sound the same as copywrite?
Copywrite sounds the same as copyright in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.