copper

/ˈkɑːpər/

Syllables cop·per

Stress COP-per

Phonics Breakdown

cop

/kɑp/

short o

per

/pər/

er schwa

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for wires and coins

Sound Reference

💡

cop=/kɑp/(cop) + per=/pər/(paper)

Example

Copper is widely used in electrical wiring.