How to pronounce hoveller
Say it like HOV-uh-ler. Hoveller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOV).
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- HOV
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoveller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hoveller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOV-uh-luh.
What does hoveller mean?
- A small boat used on the coast.
Questions about saying hoveller
How do you pronounce hoveller?
Say HOV-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑvələr/. In British English it is /ˈhɒvələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoveller?
Hoveller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOV). Broken into parts: HOV · uh · ler.
Is hoveller 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 /ˈhɒvələ/ (HOV-uh-luh).