How to pronounce governs
Say it like GUHV-ernz. Governs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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US American/ˈɡʌvɚnz/GUHV-ernz
UK British/ˈɡʌvənz/GUHV-unz
- GUHV
- ernz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governs 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.
- ernzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of governs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-unz.
What does governs mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of govern How to pronounce govern
Questions about saying governs
How do you pronounce governs?
Say GUHV-ernz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governs?
Governs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · ernz.
Is governs 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 /ˈɡʌvənz/ (GUHV-unz).