coppice

How to Split "coppice" into Syllables

The word coppice is divided into 3 syllables: cop·pi·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• cop — 1st syllable
• pi — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of coppice:

• IPA: /ˈkɒpɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. A grove of small growth; a thicket of brushwood; a wood cut at certain times for fuel or other purposes, typically managed to promote growth and ensure a reliable supply of timber. See copse.
2. coppice (third-person singular simple present coppices, present participle coppicing, simple past and past participle coppiced)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English copies, from Old French copeiz (“a cut-over forest”), from presumed Vulgar Latin *colpaticium (“having the quality of being cut”), from *colpāre (“to cut, strike”), from *colpus (“a blow”), from Latin colaphus (“a cuff, box on the ear”), from Ancient Greek κόλαφος (kólaphos, “a blow, slap”).

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare coppice with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
coppice	3	cop·pi·ce
Cepheus	2	ce-pheus
chips	1	chips
civvies's	2	civ-vies's
copybook	3	co-py-book

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to coppice:

cop, cope, cops, copy, copay, copra, copse, copier.