How to pronounce covenants
Say it like KUHV-uh-nunts. Covenants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covenants 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.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of covenants
American and British speakers say covenants in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvənənts/ in the US and /ˈkʌvənənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-nunts.
What does covenants mean?
- plural of covenant How to pronounce covenant
- third-person singular simple present indicative of covenant How to pronounce covenant
Questions about saying covenants
How do you pronounce covenants?
Say KUHV-uh-nunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvənənts/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvənənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covenants?
Covenants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · nunts.
Do Americans and Brits say covenants the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvənənts/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvənənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.