How do you pronounce "copious"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊpiːəs/ (KOHP-ee-uhs). In British English: /kˈəʊpiəs/ (K-ohp-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊpiːəs/ (KOHP-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈəʊpiəs/ (K-ohp-ee).

Is "copious" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊpiːəs/ (KOHP-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈəʊpiəs/ (K-ohp-ee).

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copious

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/ˈkoʊpiːəs/

KOHP-ee-uhs

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koʊpco·iːpi·əsous

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