willpower

/ˈwɪlˌpaʊər/

Syllables will·pow·er

Stress WILL-pow-er

Phonics Breakdown

will

/wɪl/

short i

pow

/paʊ/

ow diphth

er

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

the ability to control one’s actions, emotions, or impulses

Sound Reference

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will=/wɪl/(will) + pow=/paʊ/(power) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

It takes strong willpower to quit smoking.