How to pronounce covalent
Say it like koh-VAY-lunt. Covalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- koh
- VAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covalent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of covalent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-VAY-lunt.
What does covalent mean?
- Containing or characterized by a covalent bond.
Where does covalent come from?
From co- + valent.
Words that rhyme with covalent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of covalent.
Questions about saying covalent
How do you pronounce covalent?
Say koh-VAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈveɪlənt/. In British English it is /kəʊˈveɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covalent?
Covalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: koh · VAY · lunt.
Is covalent 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 /kəʊˈveɪlənt/ (koh-VAY-lunt).