How to Pronounce "governesses"
word
ˈɡəvɝnəs
GUHV-er-ness-iz
ɡˈʌvənˌɛsɪz
GUHV-uh-NESS-iz
Definition
Governesses are women hired to teach and look after children in a private household, usually living with the family.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəvɝnəs
British English
ɡˈʌvənˌɛsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHV-er-ness-iz
UK
GUHV-uh-NESS-iz
Listen in Context
Two governesses taught the children in the big house.
Jane Eyre and other governesses lived with their employers.
The wealthy family hired three governesses.
In classic novels, governesses often feel isolated from the family they serve.