How to Pronounce "cp"
word
ˌsiːˈpiː
see-PEE
ˌsiːˈpiː
see-PEE
Definition
'cp' is a command used in Unix, Linux, and similar systems to copy files or folders from one location to another in the command line or terminal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsiːˈpiː
British English
ˌsiːˈpiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
see-PEE
UK
see-PEE
Listen in Context
Type cp file.txt backup.txt to copy a file.
Use cp to copy images from one folder to another.
Don't forget to add '-r' with cp when copying folders.
If you use Linux, you'll need to know how to use cp for backups.