How to Pronounce "cover your bases"
expression
KUH-ver yor BAY-siz
KU-vuh yaw BAY-seez
Definition
To prepare for all possible problems or situations, so you are not caught unprepared.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəvɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbeɪsəz/, /ˈbeɪsiz/, /ˈbeɪsɪz
British English
kˈʌvɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈbeɪsiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUH-ver yor BAY-siz
UK
KU-vuh yaw BAY-seez
Listen in Context
She double-checked her work to cover her bases.
Make a list to cover your bases before traveling.
They bought extra snacks to cover their bases at the party.
I asked two people to help, just to cover my bases.