How to Pronounce "governors"
word
ˈɡəvɝnɝz
GUHV-er-nerz
ɡˈʌvənəz
GUHV-uh-nuhz
Definition
'Governors' are people who lead a state or a region, usually in a country or organization. They have authority and are responsible for making decisions for their area.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəvɝnɝz
British English
ɡˈʌvənəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHV-er-nerz
UK
GUHV-uh-nuhz
Listen in Context
The governors of all 50 states met last week.
Some governors signed new laws this year.
The board's governors made an important decision.
A few governors are already planning next year's budgets.