How to Pronounce "governorship"
word
ˈɡəvɝnɝˌʃɪp
GUHV-er-ner-ship
ɡˈʌvənəʃˌɪp
GUHV-uh-nuh-ship
Definition
The position or term of office of a governor; the period during which a governor leads a state or region.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡəvɝnɝˌʃɪp
British English
ɡˈʌvənəʃˌɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUHV-er-ner-ship
UK
GUHV-uh-nuh-ship
Listen in Context
She won the governorship last year.
He hopes to run for governorship in the future.
His governorship lasted for four years.
During her governorship, the state saw major improvements in education.