How to pronounce governor
Say it like GUHV-er-ner. Governor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governor 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of governor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-nuh.
What does governor mean?
- the head of a state government
- a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
Questions about saying governor
How do you pronounce governor?
Say GUHV-er-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governor?
Governor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · ner.
Is governor 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 /ˈɡʌvənə/ (GUHV-uh-nuh).