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powerful

How many syllables in powerful?

  3 syllables

Divide powerful into syllables:   pow-er-ful
Stressed syllable in powerful:   pow-er-ful
How to pronounce powerful:   pou-er-full
How to say powerful:

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Synonyms for powerful


1 syllable
  • deep
  • good
  • hard
  • strong
  • fierce
  • great
  • rich
2 syllables
  • able
  • crushing
  • driving
  • forceful
  • intense
  • mighty
  • potent
  • raging
  • sturdy
  • brawny
  • distinct
  • fiery
  • haunting
  • magic
  • moving
  • pungent
  • robust
  • telling
3 syllables
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