How to pronounce copywriter
Say it like KOP-ee-ry-ter. Copywriter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ee
- ry
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copywriter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of copywriter
- 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.
- 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-tuh.
What does copywriter mean?
- A person who writes advertising copy (the text used in advertisements).
Where does copywriter come from?
From copy + writer.
Questions about saying copywriter
How do you pronounce copywriter?
Say KOP-ee-ry-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌraɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌraɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copywriter?
Copywriter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ee · ry · ter.
Is copywriter 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 /ˈkɒpiˌraɪtə/ (KOP-ee-ry-tuh).