To pronounce "uncover", say UNC-ov-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/
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"uncover" has 3 syllables: unc-ov-er. It rhymes with cover and hover, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The model railway was uncovered.”
“The murderer has finally been uncovered.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Uncover" has 3 syllables: unc · ov · er.
The IPA transcription of "uncover" is /ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/.
Uncover: To remove a cover from.
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