How to pronounce governorate
Say it like GUHV-er-nuh-rut. Governorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- nuh
- rut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governorate 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of governorate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-nuh-rut.
What does governorate mean?
- The territory governed by a governor; a province.
Where does governorate come from?
From governor + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).
Questions about saying governorate
How do you pronounce governorate?
Say GUHV-er-nuh-rut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvərnərət/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvənərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governorate?
Governorate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · nuh · rut.
Is governorate 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 /ˈɡʌvənərət/ (GUHV-uh-nuh-rut).