How to Pronounce "under the covers"
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəvɝz
UN-der thuh KUH-verz
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈʌvəz
UN-duh thuh KUH-vuz
Definition
To be underneath blankets or sheets, usually in bed. It can also be used figuratively to describe something being hidden or done secretly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkəvɝz
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈʌvəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-der thuh KUH-verz
UK
UN-duh thuh KUH-vuz
Listen in Context
The cat is hiding under the covers.
He likes to read under the covers at night.
She stayed under the covers because it was cold.
On rainy days, I just want to stay under the covers and watch movies.