How to pronounce govs
Say it like GOVZ. Govs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɡɑvz/GOVZ
UK British/ɡɒvz/GOVZ
- GOVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Govs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of govs
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOVZ.
What does govs mean?
noun
- plural of gov
Questions about saying govs
How do you pronounce govs?
Say GOVZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑvz/. In British English it is /ɡɒvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in govs?
Govs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOVZ.
Is govs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡɒvz/ (GOVZ).