How to pronounce hovered
Say it like HUHV-erd. Hovered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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- HUHV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hovered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hovered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHV-ud.
What does hovered mean?
- simple past and past participle of hover How to pronounce hover
Words that rhyme with hovered
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Questions about saying hovered
How do you pronounce hovered?
Say HUHV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhʌvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hovered?
Hovered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · erd.
Is hovered 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 /ˈhʌvəd/ (HUHV-ud).