How to Pronounce "government"
word
/ˈɡəvɝmənt/, /ˈɡəvɝnmənt/
GUH-vur-muhnt
/ɡˈʌvənmənt/
GUH-vuhn-muhnt
Definition
The group of people or system that rules or manages a country, state, or community, making laws and important decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡəvɝmənt/, /ˈɡəvɝnmənt/
British English
/ɡˈʌvənmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUH-vur-muhnt
UK
GUH-vuhn-muhnt
Listen in Context
The government is responsible for creating laws.
Our government changed after the election.
The government helps people during emergencies.
The government just announced new tax cuts.