How to pronounce stover
Say it like STOH-ver. Stover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay 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 stover
- 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: STOH-vuh.
What does stover mean?
- Fodder for cattle, especially straw or coarse hay.
- Stalks and leaves, not including grain, of certain forages
Where does stover come from?
From Anglo-Norman estovers (“necessities”) via Middle English estover (“allowance”), ultimately from Latin est opus (“there is need”).
Words that rhyme with stover
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stover.
Questions about saying stover
How do you pronounce stover?
Say STOH-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stover?
Stover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ver.
Is stover 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 /ˈstəʊvə/ (STOH-vuh).