How to pronounce hardcover
Say it like HARD-kuhv-er. Hardcover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- kuhv
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardcover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hardcover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-kuhv-uh.
What does hardcover mean?
- A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.
- Having a rigid binding.
Where does hardcover come from?
From hard + cover.
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Questions about saying hardcover
How do you pronounce hardcover?
Say HARD-kuhv-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌkʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌkʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardcover?
Hardcover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · kuhv · er.
Is hardcover 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 /ˈhɑːdˌkʌvə/ (HAHD-kuhv-uh).