How to Pronounce "power behind the throne"
expression
POW-er bi-HYND thuh THROHN
POW-uh bih-HYND thuh THROHN
Definition
A person or group who secretly controls or strongly influences someone in a position of official power, even though they don't appear to be in charge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊɝ/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɹoʊn
British English
pˈaʊɐ/ /bɪhˈaɪnd/ /ðə, ði/ /θɹˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-er bi-HYND thuh THROHN
UK
POW-uh bih-HYND thuh THROHN
Listen in Context
People say the adviser is the power behind the throne in the government.
She is the power behind the throne in the company, even if her brother is the boss.
The king rules, but the prime minister is the real power behind the throne.
Many believe she's the power behind the throne, making all the big decisions.