How to pronounce plover
Say it like PLUHV-er. Plover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHV).
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- PLUHV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHVSay 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 plover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLUHV-uh.
What does plover mean?
- Any of various wading birds of the subfamily Charadriinae.
- A masked lapwing (Vanellus miles).
- To dote over, or, crowd or nestle with
- To hunt for plover.
- To wade along the shore, examining the sand like a plover does.
Where does plover come from?
Inherited from Middle English plover, from Anglo-Norman plover, plovier, from Medieval Latin plovarius, pluviārius, of disputed origin; perhaps from Latin pluvia (“rain”).
Words that rhyme with plover
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plover.
Questions about saying plover
How do you pronounce plover?
Say PLUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plover?
Plover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHV). Broken into parts: PLUHV · er.
Is plover 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 /ˈplʌvə/ (PLUHV-uh).