hover

/ˈhɒvər/

Syllables ho·ver

Stress HOV-er

Phonics Breakdown

ho

/hɒ/

short o

ver

/vər/

er schwa

Meaning

to remain floating or staying in one place in the air

Sound Reference

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ho=/hɒ/(hot) + ver=/vər/(over)

Example

The helicopter can hover above the ground.