How to Pronounce "exercise influence over"
expression
ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/ /ˈɪnfɫuəns/ /ˈoʊvɝ
EK-ser-syz IN-floo-uhns OH-ver
ˈɛksəsˌaɪz/ /ˈɪnfluːəns/ /ˈəʊvɐ
EK-suh-syz IN-floo-uhns OH-vuh
Definition
To use your power or authority to control or affect someone's actions or decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/ /ˈɪnfɫuəns/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
ˈɛksəsˌaɪz/ /ˈɪnfluːəns/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-ser-syz IN-floo-uhns OH-ver
UK
EK-suh-syz IN-floo-uhns OH-vuh
Listen in Context
The board can exercise influence over company decisions.
Parents often exercise influence over their children.
The manager tried to exercise influence over the hiring process.
Interest groups often exercise influence over government policy behind the scenes.