How to Pronounce "duck and cover"
expression
DUHK and KUHV-er
DUK and KUHV-uh
Definition
A safety action where you bend down low and protect your head, usually in emergencies like earthquakes or explosions. Also famous from Cold War instructions for nuclear attacks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdək/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkəvɝ
British English
dˈʌk/ /ˈænd/ /kˈʌvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHK and KUHV-er
UK
DUK and KUHV-uh
Listen in Context
During an earthquake drill, students are taught to duck and cover.
When you hear the alarm, remember to duck and cover.
The teacher shouted, 'Duck and cover!' as the tremors began.
Old movies about nuclear attacks often show people learning to duck and cover.