How to pronounce coverlet
Say it like KUHV-er-lit. Coverlet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- er
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coverlet 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coverlet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-lit.
What does coverlet mean?
- A blanket used as a bed covering, usually quilted.
Where does coverlet come from?
From Middle English coverlite, from Anglo-Norman cuver-lit, formed on cuvrir (“to cover”) + lit (“bed”).
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Questions about saying coverlet
How do you pronounce coverlet?
Say KUHV-er-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvərlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvəlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coverlet?
Coverlet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · er · lit.
Is coverlet 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 /ˈkʌvəlɪt/ (KUHV-uh-lit).