How to pronounce powered
Say it like POW-erd. Powered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpaʊɚd/POW-erd
UK British/ˈpaʊəd/POW-ud
- POW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of powered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-ud.
What does powered mean?
adjective
- Having its own source of power, or a named source.
- simple past and past participle of power How to pronounce power
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- unpowered
Words that rhyme with powered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of powered.
Questions about saying powered
How do you pronounce powered?
Say POW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powered?
Powered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · erd.
Is powered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpaʊəd/ (POW-ud).