How to Pronounce "governess"
word
ˈɡəvɝnəs
GUHV-er-nuhs
ɡˈʌvənˌɛs
GUHV-uh-ness
Definition
A governess is a woman who lives with a family and teaches the children in their home, especially in the past when formal schools were less common.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəvɝnəs
British English
ɡˈʌvənˌɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHV-er-nuhs
UK
GUHV-uh-ness
Listen in Context
The wealthy family hired a governess for their children.
The governess lived in the house with the family.
Mary became a governess after finishing her studies.
She worked as a governess in London before moving abroad.