How do you pronounce "copy"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːpi/ (KAHP-ee). In British English: /kˈɒpi/ (K-op). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːpi/ (KAHP-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɒpɪ/ (K-op).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːpi/ (KAHP-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɒpi/ (K-op).

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/ˈkɑːpi/

KAHP-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːpco·ipy

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