How to pronounce hardcovers
Say it like HARD-kuhv-erz. Hardcovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD).
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- HARD
- kuhv
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardcovers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hardcovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-kuhv-uz.
What does hardcovers mean?
- plural of hardcover How to pronounce hardcover
Questions about saying hardcovers
How do you pronounce hardcovers?
Say HARD-kuhv-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrdˌkʌvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌkʌvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardcovers?
Hardcovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HARD). Broken into parts: HARD · kuhv · erz.
Is hardcovers 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 /ˈhɑːdˌkʌvəz/ (HAHD-kuhv-uz).