How to pronounce dovecote
Say it like DUHV-kot. Dovecote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV).
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US American/ˈdʌvkɑt/DUHV-kot
UK British/ˈdʌvkɒt/DUHV-kot
- DUHV
- kot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dovecote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dovecote
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DUHV-kot.
What does dovecote mean?
noun
- A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.
Where does dovecote come from?
From dove + cote.
Questions about saying dovecote
How do you pronounce dovecote?
Say DUHV-kot. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌvkɑt/. In British English it is /ˈdʌvkɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dovecote?
Dovecote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHV). Broken into parts: DUHV · kot.
Is dovecote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʌvkɒt/ (DUHV-kot).