How to Pronounce "governance"
word
ˈɡəvɝnəns
GUH-ver-nens
ɡˈʌvənəns
GUHV-uh-nens
Definition
The way that an organization, country, or system is controlled and managed, especially in terms of rules, processes, and decision-making.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəvɝnəns
British English
ɡˈʌvənəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUH-ver-nens
UK
GUHV-uh-nens
Listen in Context
Good governance is important for a country's development.
The company has strong governance policies.
They studied the governance of local schools.
Disagreements over governance can slow down big projects.