How to Pronounce Plenipotentiary

To pronounce "plenipotentiary", say PLEN-ip-ot-ent-iary — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

15

Letters

/ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plenipotentiary”

"plenipotentiary" has 5 syllables: plen-ip-ot-ent-iary.

What does plenipotentiary mean?

noun

  1. A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter.

adjective

  1. Invested with full power.
  2. Of or relating to a plenipotentiary agent

Synonyms

plenipotent

Related words

secretarycommissionercounsellorcommissarcommissionersplenipotentiaryshipdiplomatresident

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plenipotentiary"?▾

"Plenipotentiary" has 5 syllables: plen · ip · ot · ent · iary.

What is the IPA transcription of "plenipotentiary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plenipotentiary" is /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/.

What does "plenipotentiary" mean?▾

Plenipotentiary: A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter.

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