How to pronounce hovers
Say it like HUHV-erz. Hovers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV).
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US American/ˈhʌvɚz/HUHV-erz
UK British/ˈhʌvəz/HUHV-uz
- HUHV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hovers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHV-uz.
What does hovers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hover How to pronounce hover
Questions about saying hovers
How do you pronounce hovers?
Say HUHV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhʌvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hovers?
Hovers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHV). Broken into parts: HUHV · erz.
Is hovers 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 /ˈhʌvəz/ (HUHV-uz).