Government is pronounced GUV-ərn-mənt (IPA /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/). Keep the 'rn' cluster — 'GUV-urn-ment' in three clear beats.
IPA: /ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Syllables: GUV · ərn · mənt
Common ESL mistake: Learners drop the first 'n' saying 'GUV-uh-ment'.
Tip: Keep the 'rn' cluster — 'GUV-urn-ment' in three clear beats.