How to pronounce governmentally
Say it like GUHV-er-men-tuh-lee. Governmentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- men
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governmentally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of governmentally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-men-tuh-lee.
What does governmentally mean?
- In a governmental way; by or through a government.
Where does governmentally come from?
From governmental + -ly.
Questions about saying governmentally
How do you pronounce governmentally?
Say GUHV-er-men-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚˌmɛntəli/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvəˌmɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governmentally?
Governmentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · men · tuh · lee.
Is governmentally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡʌvəˌmɛntəli/ (GUHV-uh-men-tuh-lee).