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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
gobernar
govern
Latin America
Simplified: goh-behr-NAHR
IPA: go.βeɾ'naɾ
Spain
Simplified: goh-behr-NAHR
IPA: go.βeɾ'naɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
go
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ber
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
nar
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth