Asked by anonymous

hi, i just need to know how to pronounce the last name of Sean Covey, author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens." Why, you may ask? well, i am giving a presentation on the book tomorrow and need to know how to pronounce "Covey" correctly so as not to embarrass myself... thank you
Answered by katie
Coh vay
Answered by anonymous
i notice that you are not one of the live experts...so, i just want to know if you are 100% sure, and how did you know that? it just doesn't sound right to me. can i get more feedback from others? that would be greatly appreciated. and thank you for the help
Answered by katie
you could try to look on dictionary website
if you don't believe me
Answered by anonymous
but it's a name, though. it wouldn't be in a dictionary, would it? i don't mean to sound annoying, but i really need to get my facts straight
Answered by SraJMcGin
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. It is an Irish surname and if it's pronounced like the noun: Main Entry: cov·ey
Pronunciation: 'k&-vE
Function: noun

Or, as you have above: Shawn Coe-vay