How to Pronounce "coventry"
word
ˈkəvəntɹi
KUH-vən-tree
ˈkʌvəntri
KUV-ən-tree
Definition
Coventry is a city in England. In older British English, 'to send (someone) to Coventry' also means to ignore or shun someone as a form of punishment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvəntɹi
British English
ˈkʌvəntri
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-vən-tree
UK
KUV-ən-tree
Listen in Context
Coventry is a large city in the West Midlands of England.
Many tourists visit Coventry every year.
Coventry was heavily bombed during World War II.
After the argument, the whole team sent him to Coventry.