How to Pronounce "covets"
word
ˈkəvəts
KUH-vuhts
kˈʌvɪts
kuv-ITS
Definition
To strongly want something, especially something that belongs to someone else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvəts
British English
kˈʌvɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-vuhts
UK
kuv-ITS
Listen in Context
She covets her friend's new shoes.
He covets a position of power.
Everyone covets the award for best student.
He secretly covets his neighbor's fancy car.