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