How to Pronounce Cover

To pronounce "cover", say COV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkʌvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cover”

"cover" has 2 syllables: cov-er. It rhymes with hover and uncover, if that helps it stick.

What does cover mean?

noun

  1. A lid.
  2. Area or situation which screens a person or thing from view.

    “The soldiers took cover behind a ruined building.”

verb

  1. To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    “He covered the baby with a blanket.”

  2. To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

    “The blanket covered the baby.”

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
  2. Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.

Synonyms

impregnate

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Words that rhyme with cover

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hoveruncoverrecoverloverundercoverrediscoverplovershoverhardcoverdiscover

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cover"?▾

"Cover" has 2 syllables: cov · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cover"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cover" is /ˈkʌvə/.

What does "cover" mean?▾

Cover: A lid.

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