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How to pronounce dustcover

Say it like DUHST-kuhv-er. Dustcover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST).

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US American/ˈdʌstˌkʌvɚ/DUHST-kuhv-er
UK British/ˈdʌstˌkʌvə/DUHST-kuhv-uh
  • DUHST
  • kuhv
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dustcover pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. kuhvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  3. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of dustcover

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: DUHST-kuhv-uh.

What does dustcover mean?

noun
  1. Synonym of dust jacket.

Where does dustcover come from?

From dust + cover.

Questions about saying dustcover

How do you pronounce dustcover?

Say DUHST-kuhv-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstˌkʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstˌkʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dustcover?

Dustcover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST). Broken into parts: DUHST · kuhv · er.

Is dustcover pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʌstˌkʌvə/ (DUHST-kuhv-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).