How to Pronounce Governments

To pronounce "governments", say GOV-ernm-ents — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “governments”

"governments" has 3 syllables: gov-ernm-ents.

What does governments mean?

noun

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

Related words

governanceauthoritiespoliticsregimegoverningadministrationadministrationsagencies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "governments"?▾

"Governments" has 3 syllables: gov · ernm · ents.

What is the IPA transcription of "governments"?▾

The IPA transcription of "governments" is /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/.

What does "governments" mean?▾

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

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