How to pronounce potency
Say it like POH-tun-see. Potency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce potency. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- POH
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of potency
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POH-tun-see.
What does potency mean?
- Power, authority.
- The ability or capacity to perform something
- Concentration; strength
Where does potency come from?
Borrowed from Latin potentia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- authority
- authorization
- authorisation
- dominance
Questions about saying potency
How do you pronounce potency?
Say POH-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊtənsi/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊtənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potency?
Potency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · tun · see.
Is potency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊtənsi/ (POH-tun-see).