word
Governor
GUH-vur-nur
/ˈɡʌvɜːrnɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
governor
Dictionary meaning
A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).
Synonyms: regulator
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