How to Pronounce "copulate"
word
ˈkɑpjəˌɫeɪt
KAH-pyu-layt
kˈɒpjʊlˌeɪt
KOP-yuh-layt
Definition
To have sexual intercourse, especially in animals. The term is formal and scientific.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑpjəˌɫeɪt
British English
kˈɒpjʊlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-pyu-layt
UK
KOP-yuh-layt
Listen in Context
Many animals copulate in the spring to produce offspring.
Scientists observed the birds as they copulated.
Lions usually copulate several times during mating season.
In nature documentaries, you often see animals copulate as part of their life cycle.