How to Pronounce Coverture

To pronounce "coverture", say COV-ert-ur-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COV-ert-ur-e

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"coverture" has 4 syllables: cov-ert-ur-e.

What does coverture mean?

noun

  1. Chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets; such a covering.

noun

  1. A common law doctrine developed in England during the Middle Ages, whereby a woman's legal existence, upon marriage, was subsumed by that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property and protection.
  2. Shelter, hiding place.

Related words

couverturecoemptionenclosureconquestjointurecoparcenarycopyholdcommonhold

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How many syllables are in "coverture"?▾

"Coverture" has 4 syllables: cov · ert · ur · e.

What does "coverture" mean?▾

Coverture: Chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets; such a covering.

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