How to pronounce potion
Say it like POH-shun. Potion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
- POH
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of potion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-shun.
What does potion mean?
- A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.“He hoped to win the princess's heart by mixing the love potion the witch gave him into her drink.”
Where does potion come from?
From Middle English pocioun, borrowed from Old French pocion, from Latin pōtiō (“a drinking”), pōtiōnis, from pōtāre (“to drink”).
Words that rhyme with potion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of potion.
Questions about saying potion
How do you pronounce potion?
Say POH-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊʃən/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potion?
Potion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · shun.
Is potion 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 /ˈpəʊʃən/ (POH-shun).