How to Pronounce "power of the purse"
expression
POW-er uhv thuh PURS
POW-uh ov thuh PURS
Definition
The ability or authority to control or influence how money is collected or spent, especially by a government or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊɝ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɝs
British English
pˈaʊɐ/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɜːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-er uhv thuh PURS
UK
POW-uh ov thuh PURS
Listen in Context
The parliament holds the power of the purse in most countries.
The president cannot spend money without the power of the purse.
Congress uses its power of the purse to influence government programs.
Lawmakers constantly debate how to use their power of the purse to shape policy.