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How to Pronounce prowess?

Correct pronunciation for the word "prowess" is [pɹˈa͡ʊɛs], [pɹˈa‍ʊɛs], [p_ɹ_ˈaʊ_ɛ_s].

"Prowess" in context

Prowess is a quality that recognizes a person's ability to succeed in a variety of tasks or objectives. This quality is often seen in highly successful people, like athletes, entrepreneurs and artists. Prowess is rooted in both physical and mental capacities, like strength, speed, and intelligence. A person with prowess has generally reached a level of proficiency that makes them stand out from the rest by utilizing the necessary skills and perseverance to push themselves past their limitations.

In sport, prowess is generally associated with a type of extraordinary athleticism.

What are similar-sounding words for prowess?

Usage over time for prowess:

This graph shows how "prowess" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

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