How to pronounce governments
Say it like GUHV-er-munts. Governments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of governments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-munts.
What does governments mean?
- plural of government How to pronounce government
Words that sound like governments
- government's
Questions about saying governments
How do you pronounce governments?
Say GUHV-er-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚmənts/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governments?
Governments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · munts.
Is governments 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 /ˈɡʌvəmənts/ (GUHV-uh-munts).
What words sound the same as governments?
Governments sounds the same as government's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.