How to pronounce khopesh
Say it like KOH-pesh. Khopesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊpɛʃ/KOH-pesh
UK British/ˈkəʊpɛʃ/KOH-pesh
- KOH
- pesh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khopesh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of khopesh
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pesh.
What does khopesh mean?
noun
- An Ancient-Egyptian sickle-like sword.
Where does khopesh come from?
Borrowed from Egyptian ḫpš.
Questions about saying khopesh
How do you pronounce khopesh?
Say KOH-pesh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpɛʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khopesh?
Khopesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pesh.
Is khopesh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊpɛʃ/ (KOH-pesh).