To pronounce "powers-that-be", say POW-ersth-atb-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POW-ersth-atb-e
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"powers-that-be" has 4 syllables: pow-ersth-atb-e.
"Powers-that-be" has 4 syllables: pow · ersth · atb · e.
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