How to pronounce covenant
Say it like KUHV-uh-nunt. Covenant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covenant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of covenant
American and British speakers say covenant in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvənənt/ in the US and /ˈkʌvənənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-nunt.
What does covenant mean?
- a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
- (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
- enter into a covenant
- enter into a covenant or formal agreement“They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver”“The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world”
Where does covenant come from?
From Middle English covenaunt, borrowed from Old French covenant (“agreement”), from Latin conveniēns, convenientem (“agreeing, agreeable, suitable, convenient”), present participle of conveniō (“to agree”).
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Questions about saying covenant
How do you pronounce covenant?
Say KUHV-uh-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvənənt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvənənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covenant?
Covenant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say covenant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvənənt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvənənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.