How to Pronounce "governs"
word
ˈɡəvɝnz
GUHV-ernz
ɡˈʌvənz
GUHV-ernz
Definition
To officially control, lead, or manage a country, group, or organization. It can also mean controlling or influencing how something operates or is decided.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəvɝnz
British English
ɡˈʌvənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHV-ernz
UK
GUHV-ernz
Listen in Context
The president governs the country.
A committee governs the school.
The law governs how we pay taxes.
No one really governs that online community—it kind of runs itself.