How to Pronounce "cover up"
expression
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈəp
KUH-ver UP
kˈʌvɐ/ /ˈʌp
KUHV-uh UP
Definition
To hide the truth about something, often to prevent people from finding out about a mistake, crime, or bad action. It can also mean to physically put something over another to hide it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈʌvɐ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-ver UP
UK
KUHV-uh UP
Listen in Context
He tried to cover up his mistake from the teacher.
She wore a jacket to cover up her dress.
The company tried to cover up the accident.
It was the biggest political cover up in years.