How to Pronounce "take cover"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈkəvɝ
TAYK KUH-ver
tˈeɪk/ /kˈʌvɐ
TAYK KUH-vuh
Definition
To move to a safe place or hide from danger, especially during an attack, storm, or emergency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈkəvɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /kˈʌvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK KUH-ver
UK
TAYK KUH-vuh
Listen in Context
The soldiers took cover behind the wall.
When the storm began, we took cover in a small hut.
If you hear the alarm, take cover immediately.
Everybody, take cover—there’s debris flying everywhere!