How to Pronounce Hardcover

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

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Letters

HARDC-ov-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardcover”

"hardcover" has 3 syllables: hardc-ov-er. It rhymes with cover and hover, if that helps it stick.

What does hardcover mean?

noun

  1. A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

adjective

  1. (of a book) Having a rigid binding.

Synonyms

hardback

Words that rhyme with hardcover

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coverhoveruncoverrecoverloverundercoverrediscoverplovershover

Related words

hardbackhardbackedhardboundbackededitionpublishingboardshardbacker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardcover"?▾

"Hardcover" has 3 syllables: hardc · ov · er.

What does "hardcover" mean?▾

Hardcover: A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

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