How to pronounce rover
Say it like ROH-ver. Rover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rover
- 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: ROH-vuh.
What does rover mean?
- someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
- an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
Where does rover come from?
From rove (“to roam, wander; (archery) to shoot an arrow randomly”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns from verbs).
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Words that rhyme with rover
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Questions about saying rover
How do you pronounce rover?
Say ROH-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rover?
Rover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · ver.
Is rover 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 /ˈrəʊvə/ (ROH-vuh).