How to pronounce potation
Say it like puh-TAY-shun. Potation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- puh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of potation
American and British speakers say potation in essentially the same way: /pəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /pəˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TAY-shun.
What does potation mean?
- The act of drinking.
- A drink, especially an alcoholic beverage.
Where does potation come from?
From Middle English potacion, from Old French potacion, from Latin pōtātiō.
Words that rhyme with potation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potation.
Questions about saying potation
How do you pronounce potation?
Say puh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /pəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /pəˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potation?
Potation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: puh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say potation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /pəˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.