How to pronounce kopek
Say it like KOH-puk. Kopek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊpək/KOH-puk
UK British/ˈkəʊpək/KOH-puk
- KOH
- puk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kopek 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.
- pukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kopek
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-puk.
What does kopek mean?
noun
- A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.
- A kopiyka: a Ukrainian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a hryvnia.
- A kapeyka: a Belarusian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble (rubel).
Questions about saying kopek
How do you pronounce kopek?
Say KOH-puk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpək/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kopek?
Kopek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · puk.
Is kopek 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 /ˈkəʊpək/ (KOH-puk).