How to pronounce robocop
Say it like ROH-boh-kop. Robocop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- boh
- kop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robocop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bohKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of robocop
- 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".
British respelling: ROH-boh-kop.
What does robocop mean?
- A cyborg police officer.
Where does robocop come from?
From robo- + cop, after the film RoboCop (1987).
Questions about saying robocop
How do you pronounce robocop?
Say ROH-boh-kop. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊboʊˌkɑp/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊbəʊˌkɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robocop?
Robocop has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · boh · kop.
Is robocop 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 /ˈrəʊbəʊˌkɒp/ (ROH-boh-kop).