Governance has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened. | |
| 2. | You've become a thought leader in the whole corporate-governance space. | |
| 3. | I believe that as imperfect as they are, the principles of open markets and accountable governance, of democracy and human rights and international law that we have forged remain the firmest foundation for human progress in this century. | |
| 4. | Too often, in capitals, decision-makers have forgotten that democracy needs to be driven by civic engagement from the bottom up, not governance by experts from the top down. | |
| 5. | “We're leaving. Freedom, democracy, to self-governance, we've won!” declared Brexit party member of Parliament (MEP) Nigel Farage. | |
| 6. | Algeria needs good governance. | |
| 7. | Tonga - unique among Pacific nations - never completely lost its indigenous governance. |