How to pronounce covers
Say it like KUHV-erz. Covers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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US American/ˈkʌvɚz/KUHV-erz
UK British/ˈkʌvəz/KUHV-uz
- KUHV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of covers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHV-uz.
What does covers mean?
noun
- plural of cover How to pronounce cover
- The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.“It's time to get under the covers!”
- The area of the field near cover and extra cover.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cover How to pronounce cover
Questions about saying covers
How do you pronounce covers?
Say KUHV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covers?
Covers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · erz.
Is covers 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 /ˈkʌvəz/ (KUHV-uz).