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government

Definition:

(nou) the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit (nou) the act of governing; exercising authority (nou) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed (nou) the study of government of states and other political units

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈɡʌvənmənt

Examples:

Nextel is overseeing the changeover for the federal government.

The federal government announced a new policy.

It is the seat of the federal government and the head of the public powers.

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Related Words:

administration

federal

national

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Common mistakes of government pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "go-VERN-ment" instead of the correct "GOV-ern-ment" (ˈgʌv.ərn.mənt in US, ˈgʌv.ən.mənt in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
Omitting the final "t": Many people drop the final "t" sound, pronouncing it as "govern-ment" instead of "government" (ˈgʌv.ərn.mənt in US, ˈgʌv.ən.mənt in UK). Tip: Practice saying the full word clearly, ensuring the "t" is pronounced.
Confusing vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first syllable as "gove" with a long "o" sound, leading to "gove-ment." The correct pronunciation is "gov" with a short "u" sound (ˈgʌv). Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound in "gov."
Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes say "gov-ern-ment" with three syllables instead of the correct two, "GOV-ern-ment." Tip: Break it down into two syllables: "GOV" and "ern" for clarity.
Mispronouncing the middle "ern": Some may say "GOV-ern" with a long "e" sound, leading to a mispronunciation. The correct sound is a schwa, pronounced as "er" (ˈgʌv.ərn). Tip: Practice saying "ern" with a softer "er" sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "government" in American English?

In American English, "government" is pronounced as /ˈɡʌv.ər.mənt/. The stress is on the first syllable, "gov," which sounds like "guhv."

What is the British pronunciation of "government"?

In British English, "government" is pronounced as /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/. Similar to American English, the stress remains on the first syllable, but the second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, making it sound like "guhv-uh."

What syllables are in the word "government"?

The word "government" has three syllables: "gov," "ern," and "ment." The first syllable is stressed, while the other two are less emphasized.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "government"?

Many learners may mistakenly emphasize the second syllable instead of the first. Remember to stress "gov" and keep the second syllable softer to avoid this mistake.