How to Pronounce Covers

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkʌvəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “covers”

"covers" has 2 syllables: cov-ers. It rhymes with quivers and lovers, if that helps it stick.

What does covers 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.”

noun

  1. The bedclothes; collectively, the sheets, blankets, etc.

    “It's time to get under the covers!”

  2. The area of the field near cover and extra cover.

Synonyms

impregnate

Words that rhyme with covers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiversloversuncoversvivershoversdiscoversrecovershardcoversplovers

Related words

shroudenshroudblanketscreeningscreenmaskingtrackhatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "covers"?▾

"Covers" has 2 syllables: cov · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "covers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "covers" is /ˈkʌvəz/.

What does "covers" mean?▾

Covers: A lid.

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