To pronounce "powerlessness", say POW-erl-essn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"powerlessness" has 4 syllables: pow-erl-essn-ess. It rhymes with flowerlessness, if that helps it stick.
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"Powerlessness" has 4 syllables: pow · erl · essn · ess.
Powerlessness: The state or character of being powerless; absence or lack of power
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