How to Pronounce "powerlessness"
word
ˈpaʊɝɫəsnəs
POW-er-luss-nuss
pˈaʊələsnəs
POW-uh-luss-nuss
Definition
A feeling or state of having no control, influence, or ability to change a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaʊɝɫəsnəs
British English
pˈaʊələsnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POW-er-luss-nuss
UK
POW-uh-luss-nuss
Listen in Context
She felt powerlessness when she could not help her friend.
Many people experience powerlessness in difficult times.
The feeling of powerlessness made him sad.
There was a real sense of powerlessness during the blackout.