How to Pronounce Copyediting

To pronounce "copyediting", say COPY-ed-it-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

COPY-ed-it-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “copyediting”

"copyediting" has 4 syllables: copy-ed-it-ing.

What does copyediting mean?

noun

  1. The correction of the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and preparation of it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

Antonyms

content editingrewriting

Related words

copyreadsubeditproofreadingcopyeditorproofreadercopyeditorseditingtypesetting

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How many syllables are in "copyediting"?▾

"Copyediting" has 4 syllables: copy · ed · it · ing.

What does "copyediting" mean?▾

Copyediting: The correction of the spelling, grammar, formatting, etc. of printed material and preparation of it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

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