How to pronounce guvmint
Say it like GUHV-mint. Guvmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- mint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guvmint 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.
- mintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of guvmint
American and British speakers say guvmint in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌvmɪnt/ in the US and /ˈɡʌvmɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHV-mint.
What does guvmint mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of government.
Questions about saying guvmint
How do you pronounce guvmint?
Say GUHV-mint. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvmɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvmɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guvmint?
Guvmint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · mint.
Do Americans and Brits say guvmint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌvmɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌvmɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.