To pronounce "copyist", say COPY-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒpiɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɒpiɪst/
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"copyist" has 2 syllables: copy-ist. It rhymes with sloppiest and floppiest, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Copyist" has 2 syllables: copy · ist.
The IPA transcription of "copyist" is /ˈkɒpiɪst/.
Copyist: A person who makes manual copies of works such as manuscripts or paintings.
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