How to pronounce undercover
Say it like uhn-der-KUHV-er. Undercover has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHV).
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- uhn
- der
- KUHV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercover 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KUHVSay 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 undercover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uhn-duh-KUHV-uh.
What does undercover mean?
- conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods“clandestine intelligence operations”“cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines”
Where does undercover come from?
From under + cover.
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Words that rhyme with undercover
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Questions about saying undercover
How do you pronounce undercover?
Say uhn-der-KUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌndɚˈkʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercover?
Undercover has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHV). Broken into parts: uhn · der · KUHV · er.
Is undercover 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 /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə/ (uhn-duh-KUHV-uh).