How to Pronounce "the balance of power"
expression
thuh BAL-ens uhv POW-er
thuh BAL-ens ov POW-uh
Definition
The balance of power refers to how power or influence is distributed among people, groups, or countries so that no one has too much control.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæɫəns/ /ˈəv/ /ˈpaʊɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /bˈæləns/ /ˈɒv/ /pˈaʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh BAL-ens uhv POW-er
UK
thuh BAL-ens ov POW-uh
Listen in Context
Many countries work together to maintain the balance of power.
A change in leadership can shift the balance of power in a company.
After the election, the balance of power in parliament changed.
If one side gets too strong, the balance of power will be lost.