How to Pronounce "cop a plea"
expression
ˈkɑp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɫi
KAH-pa-PLEE
kˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /plˈiː
KOP-a-PLEE
Definition
To agree to plead guilty to a lesser crime or to make a deal with the prosecutor in exchange for a lighter punishment, rather than going to trial.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɫi
British English
kˈɒp/ /æɪ/ /plˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-pa-PLEE
UK
KOP-a-PLEE
Listen in Context
He decided to cop a plea instead of going to trial.
Sometimes it's better to cop a plea and move on.
She refused to cop a plea because she believed she was innocent.
Most defendants want to cop a plea so they can avoid a long prison sentence.