How to Pronounce Copying

To pronounce "copying", say COPY-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

copying

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɒpiɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “copying”

"copying" has 2 syllables: copy-ing. It rhymes with photocopying, if that helps it stick.

What does copying mean?

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.”

noun

  1. An instance of the making of a copy
  2. The practice of making one or more copies

Words that rhyme with copying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

photocopying

Related words

simulatetranscriptimitateemulatere-createapereproducecloning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "copying"?▾

"Copying" has 2 syllables: copy · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "copying"?▾

The IPA transcription of "copying" is /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/.

What does "copying" mean?▾

Copying: To produce an object identical to a given object.

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