How to pronounce potions
Say it like POH-shunz. Potions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊʃənz/POH-shunz
UK British/ˈpəʊʃənz/POH-shunz
- POH
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Potions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of potions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-shunz.
What does potions mean?
noun
- plural of potion How to pronounce potion
Questions about saying potions
How do you pronounce potions?
Say POH-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in potions?
Potions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · shunz.
Is potions 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 /ˈpəʊʃənz/ (POH-shunz).