How to Pronounce "governments"
word
/ˈɡəvɝmənts/
GUH-vurn-muhnts
/ɡˈʌvənmənts/
GUH-vuhn-muhnts
Definition
The official groups of people who control and organize a country, state, or community; the plural form refers to more than one such group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡəvɝmənts/
British English
/ɡˈʌvənmənts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUH-vurn-muhnts
UK
GUH-vuhn-muhnts
Listen in Context
Governments must protect their citizens.
Governments work together to solve problems.
Some governments offer free healthcare.
Many governments struggle to agree on climate change policies.