How to pronounce powerful

Say it like this: /ˈpaʊɚfl̩/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈpaʊɚfl̩/

What does powerful mean?

adjHaving, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

“The powerful grace that lies / In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities.”

Leading to many or important deductions.

“a powerful theorem”

Large; capacious; said of veins of ore.

advPowerfully; very; extremely.

“Near-synonyms: marvellous, plenty”

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