How to pronounce coverup
Say it like KUHV-uh-ruhp. Coverup has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- uh
- ruhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coverup 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.
- ruhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of coverup
American and British speakers say coverup in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvəˌrʌp/ in the US and /ˈkʌvəˌrʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-ruhp.
What does coverup mean?
- Alternative spelling of cover-up.
Questions about saying coverup
How do you pronounce coverup?
Say KUHV-uh-ruhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvəˌrʌp/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvəˌrʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coverup?
Coverup has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · ruhp.
Do Americans and Brits say coverup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvəˌrʌp/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvəˌrʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.