How to pronounce kopi
Say it like KOH-pee. Kopi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kopi 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kopi
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-pee.
What does kopi mean?
- A variety of gypsum found in southern Australia, sometimes containing opal, and traditionally used by Indigenous Australian in powdered form as body ornamentation for mourning ceremonies.
- Coffee as it is traditionally prepared and served in Maritime Southeast Asia.
Where does kopi come from?
From Baagandji kopi, gabi.
Words that rhyme with kopi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kopi.
Questions about saying kopi
How do you pronounce kopi?
Say KOH-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊpi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kopi?
Kopi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · pee.
Is kopi 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 /ˈkəʊpi/ (KOH-pee).