How to pronounce copywrong
Say it like KOP-ee-rawng. Copywrong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce copywrong. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOP
- ee
- rawng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copywrong 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.
- rawngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of copywrong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ee-rong.
What does copywrong mean?
- The unethical use of, or disregard for, copyright law.
Where does copywrong come from?
Blend of copyright + wrong.
Questions about saying copywrong
How do you pronounce copywrong?
Say KOP-ee-rawng. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpiˌrɔŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpiˌrɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copywrong?
Copywrong has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ee · rawng.
Is copywrong 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 /ˈkɒpiˌrɒŋ/ (KOP-ee-rong).