How to pronounce kopitiam
Say it like KOP-ih-tee-um. Kopitiam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ih
- tee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kopitiam 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kopitiam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ih-tee-um.
What does kopitiam mean?
- A traditional style of eatery having public seating and multiple vendors selling Chinese, Indian, and Malay food.
Questions about saying kopitiam
How do you pronounce kopitiam?
Say KOP-ih-tee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑpɪˌtiəm/. In British English it is /ˈkɒpɪˌtiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kopitiam?
Kopitiam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ih · tee · um.
Is kopitiam 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 /ˈkɒpɪˌtiːəm/ (KOP-ih-tee-um).