How to pronounce recovered
Say it like ruh-KUHV-erd. Recovered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV).
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- ruh
- KUHV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recovered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHVSay 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 recovered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KUHV-ud.
What does recovered mean?
- freed from illness or injury“the patient appears cured”“the incision is healed”
- found after being lost
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Words that rhyme with recovered
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Questions about saying recovered
How do you pronounce recovered?
Say ruh-KUHV-erd. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkʌvɚd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkʌvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recovered?
Recovered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV). Broken into parts: ruh · KUHV · erd.
Is recovered 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 /rɪˈkʌvəd/ (rih-KUHV-ud).