How to pronounce covering
Say it like KUHV-uh-ring. Covering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of covering
American and British speakers say covering in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-ring.
What does covering mean?
- a natural object that covers or envelops“under a covering of dust”“the fox was flushed from its cover”
- an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it“the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft”
Where does covering come from?
Present participle or participial adjective from cover (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English coverynge, participle form of coveren, keveren (“to cover”).
Questions about saying covering
How do you pronounce covering?
Say KUHV-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covering?
Covering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say covering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.