Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce governed?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡəvɚnd/.
What does governed mean?
simple past and past participle of govern

How to pronounce governed

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “governed”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɡəvɚnd/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “governed”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “governed” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.