How to Pronounce Cover-up

To pronounce "cover-up", say COV-er-up — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COV-er-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “cover-up”

"cover-up" has 3 syllables: cov-er-up.

What does cover-up mean?

noun

  1. An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.

    “Truthfulness means no lies and no cover-ups. Compassion means being kind and helpful to others. Forbearance means being able to tolerate and suffer, and not fight back.”

  2. An item of clothing to be worn over a swimsuit while not in the water.

Related words

deceptiondisguisehedgingshamconcealmentfakemendacityobfuscation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cover-up"?▾

"Cover-up" has 3 syllables: cov · er · up.

What does "cover-up" mean?▾

Cover-up: An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.

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