How to pronounce plenipotence
Say it like plee-NIP-uh-tuns. Plenipotence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- plee
- NIP
- uh
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plenipotence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plenipotence
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: plee-NIP-uh-tuns.
What does plenipotence mean?
- The quality or state of being plenipotent.
Words that rhyme with plenipotence
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Questions about saying plenipotence
How do you pronounce plenipotence?
Say plee-NIP-uh-tuns. The American pronunciation is /pliˈnɪpətəns/. In British English it is /pliˈnɪpətəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plenipotence?
Plenipotence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: plee · NIP · uh · tuns.
Is plenipotence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pliˈnɪpətəns/ (plee-NIP-uh-tuns).