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

Answer 1

Coh vay

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

you could try to look on dictionary website
if you don't believe me

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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