How to pronounce hover
Say it like HUHV-er. Hover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHVSay this part loudest and longest. 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 hover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOV-uh.
What does hover mean?
- To keep (something, such as an aircraft) in a stationary state in the air.
- Of a bird: to shelter (chicks) under its body and wings; (by extension) of a thing: to cover or surround (something).
- To remain stationary or float in the air.“The hummingbird hovered by the plant.”
- An act, or the state, of remaining stationary in the air or some other place.
- A flock of birds fluttering in the air in one place.
- An act, or the state, of being suspended; a suspension.
Where does hover come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hover
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hover.
Questions about saying hover
How do you pronounce hover?
Say HUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hover?
Hover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · er.
Is hover 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 /ˈhɒvə/ (HOV-uh).