How to pronounce coverage
Say it like KUHV-uh-ruj. Coverage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- ruj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coverage 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.
- rujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coverage
American and British speakers say coverage in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvərədʒ/ in the US and /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-rij.
What does coverage mean?
- the total amount and type of insurance carried
- the extent to which something is covered“the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent”
- the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television“they accused the paper of biased coverage of race relations”
Where does coverage come from?
From cover + -age. First attested in 1912.
Questions about saying coverage
How do you pronounce coverage?
Say KUHV-uh-ruj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvərədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coverage?
Coverage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · ruj.
Do Americans and Brits say coverage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvərədʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.