How to Pronounce Hovered

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

HOV-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “hovered”

"hovered" has 3 syllables: hov-er-ed. It rhymes with discovered and covered, if that helps it stick.

What does hovered mean?

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.”

Words that rhyme with hovered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discoveredcovereduncoveredquiveredundiscoveredrecoveredriveredliveredsliveredrediscovered

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hovered"?▾

"Hovered" has 3 syllables: hov · er · ed.

What does "hovered" mean?▾

Hovered: To float in the air.

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