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