How to pronounce covfefe
Say it like koh-FEF-ee. Covfefe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEF).
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- koh
- FEF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Covfefe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of covfefe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-FEF-ee.
What does covfefe mean?
- A notional representation of the success, discourse, or ideas of Donald Trump.
Where does covfefe come from?
From a tweet by Donald Trump on May 31, 2017: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe”, presumably intending to write coverage.
Questions about saying covfefe
How do you pronounce covfefe?
Say koh-FEF-ee. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈfɛfi/. In British English it is /kəʊˈfɛfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in covfefe?
Covfefe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEF). Broken into parts: koh · FEF · ee.
Is covfefe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈfɛfi/ (koh-FEF-ee).