American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'government' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "government" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "government"

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Simple pronunciation
guh-ver-mnt
IPA transcription
/ˈgə.vɚ.mn̩t̚/
Word frequency
331st

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What does "government" mean?

  1. 1.the group of people who officially control a country
  2. 2.the system used for controlling a country, city, or group of people

Examples of "government" in a sentence

  • The government passed a new law.
  • I work for the local government.
  • The government is responsible for public safety.

How common is "government"?

Government is the 331st most common word in English.

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