How to Pronounce Copies

To pronounce "copies", say COP-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒpiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒpiz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “copies”

"copies" has 2 syllables: cop-ies. It rhymes with topis and poppies, if that helps it stick.

What does copies mean?

noun

  1. The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.

    “Please bring me the copies of those reports.”

  2. An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.

    “That handbag is a copy. You can tell because the buckle is different.”

verb

  1. To produce an object identical to a given object.

    “Please copy these reports for me.”

  2. To give or transmit a copy to (a person).

    “Make sure you copy me on that important memo.”

Synonyms

duplicatefacsimilefakeforgeryimagelikenessphonyreduplication

Antonyms

original

Words that rhyme with copies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

topispoppiesfloppiesphotocopiestopees

Related words

apesbackback-upsbackupbackupsbestbookletsbooks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "copies"?▾

"Copies" has 2 syllables: cop · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "copies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "copies" is /ˈkɒpiz/.

What does "copies" mean?▾

Copies: The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.

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