How to pronounce photocopy
Say it like FOH-toh-kop-ee. Photocopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- toh
- kop
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photocopy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of photocopy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FOH-toh-kop-ee.
What does photocopy mean?
- A copy made using a photocopier.
- To make a copy using a photocopier.
Where does photocopy come from?
From photo- + copy.
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Questions about saying photocopy
How do you pronounce photocopy?
Say FOH-toh-kop-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɑpi/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photocopy?
Photocopy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · toh · kop · ee.
Is photocopy 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 /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/ (FOH-toh-kop-ee).