Word parts govern + -ance Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /ˈɡʌvənəns/ (US) IPA (key): /ˈɡʌvərnəns/ Audio (US)(file) Noun Singular governance Plural governances (countable & uncountable) Governance is the process of governing.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads