How to Pronounce Empowering

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

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Syllables

Letters

EMP-ow-er-ing

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"empowering" has 4 syllables: emp-ow-er-ing. It rhymes with scouring and glowering, if that helps it stick.

verb

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

adjective

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How many syllables are in "empowering"?▾

"Empowering" has 4 syllables: emp · ow · er · ing.

What does "empowering" mean?▾

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

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