To pronounce "coven", say COV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌ.vən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
coven
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/ˈkʌ.vən/
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"coven" has 2 syllables: cov-en. It rhymes with sloven and handwoven, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: koven — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Coven" has 2 syllables: cov · en.
The IPA transcription of "coven" is /ˈkʌ.vən/.
Coven: A formal group or assembly of witches.
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