How to Pronounce Government

To pronounce "government", say GOV-ernm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡəvɝmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɡəvɝmənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɡˈʌvənmənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “government”

Break "government" into 3 beats and lean on "GOV" — that's the stressed one.

What does government mean?

noun

  1. The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.
  2. The relationship between a word and its dependents.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "government"?▾

To pronounce "government", say GOV-ernm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡəvɝmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "government"?▾

"Government" has 3 syllables: gov · ernm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "government"?▾

The IPA transcription of "government" is /ˈɡəvɝmənt/.

What does "government" mean?▾

Government: The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

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