How many syllables in governance?

There are 3 syllables in the word governance.

Divide governance into syllables:

governance (noun):: government, control, or authority; the act of governing; exercising authority.; the act or process of governing or overseeing the control and direction of something (such as a country or an organization) government

administration

authority

brass

dictatorship

dominion

establishment

governing

governing body

government

government activity

jurisdiction

lawmaking

leadership

legislating

legislation

management

misgovernment

organisation

organization

polity

power

regime

regimen

reign

rule

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