How to Pronounce Potent

To pronounce "potent", say POT-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “potent”

"potent" has 2 syllables: pot-ent. It rhymes with dotant and flotant, if that helps it stick.

What does potent mean?

noun

  1. A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes.
  2. A prince; a potentate.

adjective

  1. Possessing strength.

    “a potent argument”

  2. Powerfully effective.

    “a potent medicine”

Antonyms

counterpotentimpotent

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Words that rhyme with potent

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dotantflotant

Related words

strongpowerfulinfluentialeffectualcogentequipotentvirilemighty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potent"?▾

"Potent" has 2 syllables: pot · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "potent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potent" is /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/.

What does "potent" mean?▾

Potent: A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes.

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