How to pronounce governance
Say it like GUHV-er-nuns. Governance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV).
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- GUHV
- er
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Governance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of governance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUHV-uh-nuns.
What does governance mean?
- the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something“he claims that the present administration is corrupt”“the governance of an association is responsible to its members”
- the act of governing; exercising authority“regulations for the governing of state prisons”“he had considerable experience of government”
Where does governance come from?
From Middle English governaunce, from Old French gouvernance, governance, equivalent to govern + -ance.
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Questions about saying governance
How do you pronounce governance?
Say GUHV-er-nuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌvɚnəns/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌvənəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in governance?
Governance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHV). Broken into parts: GUHV · er · nuns.
Is governance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡʌvənəns/ (GUHV-uh-nuns).