How to pronounce uncovers
Say it like uhn-KUHV-erz. Uncovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV).
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- uhn
- KUHV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncovers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of uncovers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-KUHV-uz.
What does uncovers mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of uncover How to pronounce uncover
Questions about saying uncovers
How do you pronounce uncovers?
Say uhn-KUHV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkʌvɚz/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkʌvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncovers?
Uncovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV). Broken into parts: uhn · KUHV · erz.
Is uncovers 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 /ˌʌnˈkʌvəz/ (uhn-KUHV-uz).