How to pronounce bedcover
Say it like BED-kuhv-er. Bedcover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- kuhv
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedcover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bedcover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BED-kuhv-uh.
What does bedcover mean?
- The topmost cover of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
- A tonneau cover.
Where does bedcover come from?
From bed + cover.
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Questions about saying bedcover
How do you pronounce bedcover?
Say BED-kuhv-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌkʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌkʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedcover?
Bedcover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · kuhv · er.
Is bedcover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛdˌkʌvə/ (BED-kuhv-uh).