How do you pronounce "covered"?

In American English: /ˈkʌvɝd/ (KUHV-urd). In British English: /kˈɐvəd/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌvɝd/ (KUHV-urd). In Australian English: /kˈʌvəd/ (K-uhv).

Is "covered" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌvɝd/ (KUHV-urd), while in British English it's /kˈɐvəd/ (K).

How to Pronounce "covered"

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covered

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/ˈkʌvɝd/

KUHV-urd

Syllable Breakdown

kʌvcov·ɝdered

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