How to Pronounce Powerful

To pronounce "powerful", say POW-erf-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpaʊəfl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpaʊəfl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “powerful”

"powerful" has 3 syllables: pow-erf-ul. It rhymes with flowerful and showerful, if that helps it stick.

What does powerful mean?

adjective

  1. Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.
  2. Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

adverb

  1. To a great extent or degree.

    “Not very many (of them) had been damaged.”

  2. Conforming to fact, reality or rule; true.

Synonyms

forcefulmightfulmightypowersomestrengthfulstrongeminentlyever somainsore

Antonyms

powerlessstrengthless

Words that rhyme with powerful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flowerfulshowerful

Related words

puissantpotentmightystronginfluentialheftyrightcoercive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "powerful"?▾

"Powerful" has 3 syllables: pow · erf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "powerful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "powerful" is /ˈpaʊəfl/.

What does "powerful" mean?▾

Powerful: Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

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