How to pronounce coveralls
Say it like KUHV-uh-rawlz. Coveralls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- rawlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coveralls 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.
- rawlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of coveralls
American and British speakers say coveralls in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvəˌrɔlz/ in the US and /ˈkʌvəˌrɔːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-rawlz.
What does coveralls mean?
- A coverall.
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Questions about saying coveralls
How do you pronounce coveralls?
Say KUHV-uh-rawlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvəˌrɔlz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvəˌrɔːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coveralls?
Coveralls has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · rawlz.
Do Americans and Brits say coveralls the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvəˌrɔlz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvəˌrɔːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.