How to pronounce koptu
Say it like KOP-too. Koptu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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US American/ˈkɑptu/KOP-too
UK British/ˈkɒptjuː/KOP-tyoo
- KOP
- too
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koptu 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.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of koptu
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: KOP-tyoo.
What does koptu mean?
noun
- Chasmistes brevirostris, the shortnose sucker
Where does koptu come from?
From Klamath-Modoc q'apdo
Questions about saying koptu
How do you pronounce koptu?
Say KOP-too. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑptu/. In British English it is /ˈkɒptjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koptu?
Koptu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · too.
Is koptu 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 /ˈkɒptjuː/ (KOP-tyoo).