How to pronounce covenanter
Say it like KUHV-uh-nun-ter. Covenanter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- nun
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covenanter 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.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of covenanter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-nun-tuh.
What does covenanter mean?
- One who makes a covenant.
Where does covenanter come from?
From covenant + -er.
Questions about saying covenanter
How do you pronounce covenanter?
Say KUHV-uh-nun-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvənəntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvənəntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covenanter?
Covenanter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · nun · ter.
Is covenanter 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 /ˈkʌvənəntə/ (KUHV-uh-nun-tuh).