How many syllables in govern?
Syllables in govern
2
gov·ern
Govern has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say govern
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡʌvɚn/ 2 syllables, GOV-ern · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say govern slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gov, ern. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with govern
- southern
- cover
- cousin
- discover
- dozen
- recover
- lover
- oven
- undercover
- stubborn
- uncover
- hardcover
- hover
- coven
- rediscover
- plover
Questions
- How many syllables are in govern?
- Govern has two syllables.
- How do you divide govern into syllables?
- Govern divides as gov-ern.
- Which syllable is stressed in govern?
- The first syllable (GOV-ern).