How to Pronounce "covet"
word
ˈkəvət
KUH-vuht
kˈʌvɪt
KUHV-it
Definition
To strongly desire something, especially something that belongs to someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvət
British English
kˈʌvɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-vuht
UK
KUHV-it
Listen in Context
He covets his neighbor's new car.
Many children covet the latest toys.
You should not covet what others have.
She always covets the attention her sister gets at family events.