To pronounce "kopitiam", say KOP-it-iam — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒpɪˌtiːəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɒpɪˌtiːəm/
IPA
"kopitiam" has 3 syllables: kop-it-iam.
noun
"Kopitiam" has 3 syllables: kop · it · iam.
The IPA transcription of "kopitiam" is /ˈkɒpɪˌtiːəm/.
Kopitiam: A traditional style of eatery having public seating and multiple vendors selling Chinese, Indian, and Malay food.
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