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How to pronounce “power”

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Pronunciation guide for power

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of power with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Power Paradox: The Promise and Peril of 21st Century Powerthink a lot of the thinking about what power
Definition summary: The ability to do or undergo something.

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The Power Paradox: The Promise and Peril of 21st Century Power

think a lot of the thinking about what power

[Noun]
The ability to do or undergo something.
(social) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
(physical, uncountable) Strength, energy.
(colloquial, dated outside the phrase 'power of good') A large amount or number.
Any of the elementary forms or parts of machines: three primary (the lever, inclined plane, and pulley) and three secondary (the wheel-and-axle, wedge, and screw).
(trucking) A tractor.
(physics, mechanics) A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
(mathematics)
(biblical, in the plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.
(quiz bowl) A bonus point awarded for answering correctly before a certain part of the tossup is read.
[Verb]
(transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).
(transitive) To hit or kick something forcefully.
To enable or provide the impetus for.
(intransitive) To move or advance with great force or speed.
[Adjective]
(Malaysia, Singapore, colloquial) Impressive.
[Interjection]
(Philippines, colloquial) Used as a cheer to express support (Can we verify(+) this sense?)