How to Pronounce Copper

To pronounce "copper", say COPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔp.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɔp.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “copper”

"copper" has 2 syllables: copp-er. It rhymes with proper and improper, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kopper — easy to mix up when writing.

What does copper mean?

noun

  1. A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
  2. The reddish-brown colour/color of copper.

verb

  1. To sheathe or coat with copper.

adjective

  1. Made of copper.
  2. Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.

Synonyms

chestnutrussetcopperycoppern

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Words that rhyme with copper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

properimproperpauperhoppercropperpopperdroppersoportopperlopperbopperstopper

Related words

bullfuzzpigcopcuzinccobaltarsenic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "copper"?▾

"Copper" has 2 syllables: copp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "copper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "copper" is /ˈkɔp.ə/.

What does "copper" mean?▾

Copper: A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.

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