How to pronounce governorships
Say it like GUHV-er-ner-ships. Governorships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- ner
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governorships 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.
- shipsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of governorships
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-nuh-ships.
What does governorships mean?
- plural of governorship How to pronounce governorship
Questions about saying governorships
How do you pronounce governorships?
Say GUHV-er-ner-ships. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚnɚˌʃɪps/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governorships?
Governorships has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · ner · ships.
Is governorships 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 /ˈɡʌvənəˌʃɪps/ (GUHV-uh-nuh-ships).