How to Pronounce Lover

To pronounce "lover", say LOV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlʌvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈlʌvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lover”

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

What does lover mean?

noun

  1. One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse.
  2. A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.

Synonyms

lovelove interestsignificant otherspousesweetheartconnoisseur

Words that rhyme with lover

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coverhoveruncoverrecoverundercoverrediscoverplovershoverhardcover

Related words

afficionadodevoteebufffansweetieamateurlovedarling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lover"?▾

"Lover" has 2 syllables: lov · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "lover"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lover" is /ˈlʌvə/.

What does "lover" mean?▾

Lover: One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse.

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