How to pronounce makeovers
Say it like MAK-oh-verz. Makeovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmæˌkoʊvɚz/MAK-oh-verz
UK British/ˈmæˌkəʊvəz/MAK-oh-vuz
- MAK
- oh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makeovers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of makeovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-oh-vuz.
What does makeovers mean?
noun
- plural of makeover How to pronounce makeover
Questions about saying makeovers
How do you pronounce makeovers?
Say MAK-oh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæˌkoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌkəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makeovers?
Makeovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · oh · verz.
Is makeovers 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 /ˈmæˌkəʊvəz/ (MAK-oh-vuz).