How to pronounce covet
Say it like KUHV-ut. Covet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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- KUHV
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covet 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of covet
American and British speakers say covet in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌvət/ in the US and /ˈkʌvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHV-it.
What does covet mean?
- To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
- To long for inordinately or unlawfully; to hanker after (something forbidden).
- To yearn; to have or indulge an inordinate desire, especially for another's possession.
Where does covet come from?
From Middle English coveten, coveiten, coveyten, from Old French covoitier (modern French convoiter), from covoitié (“desire”), presumably modified from Latin cupiditas.
Questions about saying covet
How do you pronounce covet?
Say KUHV-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvət/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covet?
Covet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say covet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌvət/ and the British form is /ˈkʌvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.