How to Pronounce Copy

To pronounce "copy", say COPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɒpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkɒpi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “copy”

"copy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sloppy and soppy, if that helps it stick.

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

What does copy 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

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Words that rhyme with copy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sloppysoppyjalopyshoppypoppychoppyphotocopystroppyhoppygloppyloppytopee

Related words

simulatetranscriptimitateemulatere-createapereplicatereplica

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "copy"?▾

"Copy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "copy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "copy" is /ˈkɒpi/.

What does "copy" mean?▾

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

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