How to Pronounce "copulating"
word
ˈkɑpjəˌɫeɪt
KAH-pyuh-lay-ting
kˈɒpjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ
KOP-yuh-lay-ting
Definition
Engaging in sexual intercourse or mating, often used about animals in a scientific or formal context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑpjəˌɫeɪt
British English
kˈɒpjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-pyuh-lay-ting
UK
KOP-yuh-lay-ting
Listen in Context
Two birds are copulating on the branch.
The lions were seen copulating in the wild.
Researchers studied the frogs while they were copulating.
Many insects die soon after copulating.