powerless

/ˈpaʊərləs/

Syllables pow·er·less

Stress POW-er-less

Phonics Breakdown

pow

/paʊ/

ow diphth

er

/ər/

r控元音

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

having no power or ability; helpless

Sound Reference

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pow=/paʊ/(power) + er=/ər/(teacher) + less=/ləs/(hopeless)

Example

She felt powerless to change the decision.