How to pronounce alcoves
Say it like AL-kohvz. Alcoves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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US American/ˈælˌkoʊvz/AL-kohvz
UK British/ˈælˌkəʊvz/AL-kohvz
- AL
- kohvz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcoves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohvzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of alcoves
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-kohvz.
What does alcoves mean?
noun
- plural of alcove How to pronounce alcove
- third-person singular simple present indicative of alcove How to pronounce alcove
Questions about saying alcoves
How do you pronounce alcoves?
Say AL-kohvz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælˌkoʊvz/. In British English it is /ˈælˌkəʊvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcoves?
Alcoves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kohvz.
Is alcoves pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈælˌkəʊvz/ (AL-kohvz).