How to Pronounce "coverup"
word
ˈkəvɝˌəp
KUH-vur-up
kˈʌvəɹˌʌp
KUV-uh-ruhp
Definition
A coverup is an attempt to hide the truth about something illegal, wrong, or embarrassing. It can also mean a tattoo made to hide another tattoo.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝˌəp
British English
kˈʌvəɹˌʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-vur-up
UK
KUV-uh-ruhp
Listen in Context
The company tried a coverup after the accident.
He got a tattoo coverup to hide his old design.
There was a government coverup of the true facts.
That whole scandal was just one big coverup.