How to pronounce governorship
Say it like GUHV-er-ner-ship. Governorship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- ner
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governorship 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of governorship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-nuh-ship.
What does governorship mean?
- The office or term of a governor; the state or condition of being a governor.
Where does governorship come from?
From governor + -ship.
Questions about saying governorship
How do you pronounce governorship?
Say GUHV-er-ner-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚnɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governorship?
Governorship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · ner · ship.
Is governorship 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 /ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪp/ (GUHV-uh-nuh-ship).