How to Pronounce "powerful"
word
/ˈpaʊɝfəɫ/
POW-ur-fuhl
/pˈaʊəfəl/
POW-uh-fuhl
Definition
Having a lot of power, strength, or influence. It can describe people, machines, words, feelings, or effects that have a strong impact.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpaʊɝfəɫ/
British English
/pˈaʊəfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-ur-fuhl
UK
POW-uh-fuhl
Listen in Context
This truck has a powerful engine.
She is a powerful leader in the company.
His story was powerful and made everyone quiet.
That was a powerful scene—I can't stop thinking about it.