How to Pronounce "alcove"
word
ˈæɫˌkoʊv
AL-kohv
ˈælkəʊv
AL-kohv
Definition
A small area or recess in a room, often set back from the main area, sometimes used for a bed, desk, or decorative items.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɫˌkoʊv
British English
ˈælkəʊv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-kohv
UK
AL-kohv
Listen in Context
The bed fits perfectly in the alcove.
She reads every night in the little alcove by the window.
There is a small alcove in the hallway for coats.
We turned that unused alcove into a cozy reading corner.