Governess

How many syllables in Governess?

governess has 3 syllables

Split Governess into syllables?

gov-erness

Definition of Governess

A governess is a woman employed to teach and train children in a private household.

How should Governess divide into syllables

The word 'governess' has 3 syllables. The vowels in this word are 'o', 'e', and 'e'. The consonants are 'g', 'v', 'r', 'n', 's', and 's'.

Part of Speech - Governess

Noun

Sentences with Governess

The governess taught the children how to read.
The family hired a governess to educate their kids.
The governess was responsible for their daily lessons.
She was a kind and patient governess.
The governess helped the children with their manners.
The governess lived with the family and taught them various subjects.
The governess played games with the children in their free time.
The governess was strict but fair.
The governess was well-educated and knowledgeable.
The children respected their governess and listened to her instructions.

Quotes with Governess

"The governess is never off duty." - Dorothy Parker
"A governess ought to have long fingers." - Charlotte Bronte
"A governess has no business to be tired." - Louisa May Alcott
"The governess is the pivot around which the whole machinery of education revolves." - Maria Edgeworth
"A governess should never be seen, and very seldom heard." - Agatha Christie

Number of characters in Governess

9 ( g, o, v, e, r, n, e, s, s )

Unique letters in Governess

7 ( g, o, v, e, r, n, s )

Governess Backwards

ssenrevog

Phonetic Transcription of Governess

IPA (International): ˈgʌvɜ:nʌs

ARA (American): ˈgʌvɝnʌs

EPA (English): ˈgʌvɜ:nʌs

GAH-VER-NAH-S

More Governess Synonyms

r