powerful

/ˈpaʊərfəl/

Syllables pow·er·ful

Stress POW-er-ful

Phonics Breakdown

pow

/paʊ/

ow diphth

er

/ər/

er schwa

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

having great power, strength, or effect

Sound Reference

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pow=/paʊ/(now) + er=/ər/(teacher) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

She is a powerful leader.