How to pronounce hovercam
Say it like HUHV-ur-kam. Hovercam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- ur
- kam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hovercam 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.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hovercam
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHV-ur-kam.
What does hovercam mean?
- A mobile hovering camera.
Where does hovercam come from?
From hover + cam.
Questions about saying hovercam
How do you pronounce hovercam?
Say HUHV-ur-kam. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvɝkæm/. In British English it is /ˈhʌvɜːkæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hovercam?
Hovercam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · ur · kam.
Is hovercam 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 /ˈhʌvɜːkæm/ (HUHV-ur-kam).