Empowerment has 4 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
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| 1. | Anne Hathaway has been appointed by the United Nations as a global goodwill ambassador to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. | |
| 2. | As American women seek a larger role in politics, fairer wages and an end to sexual harassment, the Girl Scouts see an opportune time to show some swagger in promoting their core mission: girl empowerment. | |
| 3. | Empowerment of girls is a major theme in movies today. | |
| 4. | The U.S. State Department recognized 21 women who demonstrated leadership in advocating for human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, giving them an "International Women of Courage Award" during a ceremony in Washington Monday. |