How to Pronounce Empowered

To pronounce "empowered", say EMP-ow-er-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

EMP-ow-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “empowered”

"empowered" has 4 syllables: emp-ow-er-ed. It rhymes with glowered and scoured, if that helps it stick.

What does empowered mean?

verb

  1. To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
  2. To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

    “John found that starting up his own business empowered him greatly in social situations.”

noun

  1. One who is empowered.

adjective

  1. Having been given the power to make choices relevant to one's situation.
  2. Acting with confidence.

Synonyms

inspireallowletpermit

Antonyms

disempowerdisheartendisspiritbanbarforbid

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Words that rhyme with empowered

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gloweredscouredoverpoweredpowereddevouredsouredtowereddoweredshoweredcoweredfloweredfloured

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "empowered"?▾

"Empowered" has 4 syllables: emp · ow · er · ed.

What does "empowered" mean?▾

Empowered: To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.

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