How to Pronounce "come to power"
expression
KUHM tuh POW-er
KUM tuh POW-uh
Definition
To start having control or leadership, especially in government or politics. It usually refers to when a person or group begins to govern a country or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈpaʊɝ
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /pˈaʊɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh POW-er
UK
KUM tuh POW-uh
Listen in Context
The king came to power after his father died.
They came to power by winning the election.
After the war, a new leader came to power.
Nobody expected him to come to power so quickly.