How to Pronounce "copyist"
word
ˈkɒpiɪst
KAW-pee-ist
kˈɒpɪˌɪst
kop-EE-ist
Definition
A copyist is a person who copies written texts, music, or artwork by hand, often before printing or reproduction was common. The term is also used for someone whose job is to reproduce documents exactly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɒpiɪst
British English
kˈɒpɪˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAW-pee-ist
UK
kop-EE-ist
Listen in Context
A copyist made this old book by hand.
The copyist works in the library.
In the past, a copyist copied letters for important people.
Many ancient manuscripts survive today thanks to a skilled copyist.