How to pronounce covered
Say it like KUHV-erd. Covered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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US American/ˈkʌvɚd/KUHV-erd
UK British/ˈkʌvəd/KUHV-ud
- KUHV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of covered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHV-ud.
What does covered mean?
adjective
- overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form“women with covered faces”“covered wagons”
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Questions about saying covered
How do you pronounce covered?
Say KUHV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covered?
Covered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · erd.
Is covered 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 /ˈkʌvəd/ (KUHV-ud).