idiom
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
the pen iz MY-tee-er
/ðə pɛn ɪz ˈmaɪtiːər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
thepenismightier
Dictionary meaning
Writing and communication have more lasting power than military force
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