How to pronounce misgovernment
Say it like mis-GUHV-ern-munt. Misgovernment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV).
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- mis
- GUHV
- ern
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misgovernment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misgovernment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-GUHV-un-munt.
What does misgovernment mean?
- Bad government.
Where does misgovernment come from?
From mis- + government.
Questions about saying misgovernment
How do you pronounce misgovernment?
Say mis-GUHV-ern-munt. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈɡʌvɚnmənt/. In British English it is /mɪsˈɡʌvənmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misgovernment?
Misgovernment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV). Broken into parts: mis · GUHV · ern · munt.
Is misgovernment 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 /mɪsˈɡʌvənmənt/ (mis-GUHV-un-munt).