covered bridge

Questions

What does covered bridge mean?

A bridge with a (usually wooden) house-like structure covering it; in many of the wooden versions, the roof and siding protect the structural timbers from the elements.

How to pronounce covered bridge

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “covered bridge”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “covered bridge”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “covered bridge” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.