How to pronounce misgovern
Say it like mis-GUHV-ern. Misgovern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV).
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- mis
- GUHV
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misgovern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of misgovern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-GUHV-un.
What does misgovern mean?
- To govern badly or wrongly.
Where does misgovern come from?
From mis- + govern.
Questions about saying misgovern
How do you pronounce misgovern?
Say mis-GUHV-ern. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈɡʌvɚn/. In British English it is /mɪsˈɡʌvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misgovern?
Misgovern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV). Broken into parts: mis · GUHV · ern.
Is misgovern 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 /mɪsˈɡʌvən/ (mis-GUHV-un).