How to pronounce gove
Say it like GOHV. Gove is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡoʊv/GOHV
UK British/ɡəʊv/GOHV
- GOHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gove pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gove
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHV.
What does gove mean?
verb
- To stare stupidly.
Words that rhyme with gove
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Questions about saying gove
How do you pronounce gove?
Say GOHV. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊv/. In British English it is /ɡəʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gove?
Gove is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOHV.
Is gove pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡəʊv/ (GOHV).