How to Pronounce Canopy

To pronounce "canopy", say CAN-opy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæ.nə.pi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæ.nə.pi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canopy”

"canopy" has 2 syllables: can-opy. It rhymes with micanopy, if that helps it stick.

What does canopy mean?

noun

  1. A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.
  2. Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.

verb

  1. To cover with or as if with a canopy.
  2. To go through the canopy of a forest on a zipline.

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Words that rhyme with canopy

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micanopy

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canopy"?▾

"Canopy" has 2 syllables: can · opy.

What is the IPA transcription of "canopy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canopy" is /ˈkæ.nə.pi/.

What does "canopy" mean?▾

Canopy: A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

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