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govern
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡʌvən
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Common mistakes of govern pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "go-VERN" [gəˈvɜrn]. The correct pronunciation is "GOV-ern" [ˈgʌv.ərn] in US English and [ˈgʌv.ən] in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "o": A common mistake is pronouncing "govern" with a long "o" sound, as in "go." The correct sound is a short "o" [ʌ]. Tip: Focus on the vowel sound in "GOV," which is more like "uh."
- Neglecting the "r": Some speakers omit the "r" sound, pronouncing it as "guh-ven." This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound [ər]. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly in "GOV-ern."
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "go-verrn," adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation has just two syllables: "GOV-ern" [ˈgʌv.ərn]. Tip: Practice saying it slowly to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "govern" with "governing," which has a different stress pattern. "Governing" stresses the first syllable: [ˈgʌv.ər.nɪŋ]. Tip: Pay attention to context to differentiate between the two words.