English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Covenant Pronunciation
Covenant is pronounced KUH-vuh-nuhnt, IPA /ˈkəvənənt/.
KUH-vuh-nuhnt
US /ˈkəvənənt/ · UK /ˈkʌvənənt/
Syllables: KUH · vuh · nuhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A solemn agreement, especially one with legal or religious force.
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Covenant in a Sentence
- A covenant in the deeds forbids building on the land.
- The covenant was signed by both congregations.
- They broke the covenant within a year.
Common Mispronunciations of Covenant
Not KOH-vuh-nuhnt
The first o is the uh of cover, which is the word hiding at the front. A long o lifts it too far.
Not kuh-VE-nuhnt
Lead with KUH and let everything after it stay flat. Moving the beat to the middle gives the shape of convenient, an unrelated word.
Tip: Start with cover, then add nuhnt.
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