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