How to Pronounce Copula

To pronounce "copula", say COP-ul-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒpjələ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

copula

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒpjələ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “copula”

"copula" has 3 syllables: cop-ul-a.

What does copula mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.
  2. A function that represents the association between two or more variables, independent of the individual marginal distributions of the variables.

Synonyms

copularcopular verblinking verb

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Related words

copulativeequativecontractiblecomplementizer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "copula"?▾

"Copula" has 3 syllables: cop · ul · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "copula"?▾

The IPA transcription of "copula" is /ˈkɒpjələ/.

What does "copula" mean?▾

Copula: (grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.

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