How do you pronounce "govern"?

In American English: /ˈgʌvɝn/ (GUHV-urn). In British English: /gˈɐvən/ (G). In Canadian English: /ˈgʌvɝn/ (GUHV-urn). In Australian English: /ɡˈʌvən/ (G-uhv).

Is "govern" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgʌvɝn/ (GUHV-urn), while in British English it's /gˈɐvən/ (G).

How to Pronounce "govern"

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govern

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/ˈgʌvɝn/

GUHV-urn

Syllable Breakdown

gʌvgov·ɝnern

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