How to pronounce coveted
Say it like KUHV-uh-tid. Coveted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV).
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US American/ˈkʌvətɪd/KUHV-uh-tid
UK British/ˈkʌvətɪd/KUHV-uh-tid
- KUHV
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coveted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coveted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHV-uh-tid.
What does coveted mean?
Questions about saying coveted
How do you pronounce coveted?
Say KUHV-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌvətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌvətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coveted?
Coveted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHV). Broken into parts: KUHV · uh · tid.
Is coveted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌvətɪd/ (KUHV-uh-tid).