How to pronounce covenanters
Say it like KUHV-uh-nun-terz. Covenanters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- nun
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covenanters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of covenanters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-nun-tuz.
What does covenanters mean?
- plural of covenanter How to pronounce covenanter
Questions about saying covenanters
How do you pronounce covenanters?
Say KUHV-uh-nun-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvənəntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvənəntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covenanters?
Covenanters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · nun · terz.
Is covenanters 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 /ˈkʌvənəntəz/ (KUHV-uh-nun-tuz).