How to pronounce gubernatorial
Say it like goo-bur-nuh-TOR-ee-ul. Gubernatorial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOR).
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- goo
- bur
- nuh
- TOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gubernatorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- burGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gubernatorial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ghyoo-buh-nuh-TAW-ree-ul.
What does gubernatorial mean?
- Of or pertaining to a governor or the office of governor.
Where does gubernatorial come from?
From Latin gubernātor (“governor”), from gubernō (“govern”), + -ial.
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Questions about saying gubernatorial
How do you pronounce gubernatorial?
Say goo-bur-nuh-TOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɡuˌbɝnəˈtɔˌriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɡjuːbənəˈtɔːriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gubernatorial?
Gubernatorial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOR). Broken into parts: goo · bur · nuh · TOR · ee · ul.
Is gubernatorial 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 /ˌɡjuːbənəˈtɔːriəl/ (ghyoo-buh-nuh-TAW-ree-ul).