How to Pronounce Hover

To pronounce "hover", say HOV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hover”

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

What does hover mean?

noun

  1. The act of hovering

verb

  1. To float in the air.

    “The hummingbird hovered by the plant.”

  2. To linger or hang in one place, especially in an uncertain manner.

    “His pen hovered above the paper.”

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Words that rhyme with hover

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coveruncoverrecoverloverundercoverrediscoverplovershoverhardcover

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hover"?▾

"Hover" has 2 syllables: hov · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hover"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hover" is /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/.

What does "hover" mean?▾

Hover: The act of hovering

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