How to Pronounce Potentate

To pronounce "potentate", say POT-ent-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “potentate”

"potentate" has 4 syllables: pot-ent-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does potentate mean?

noun

  1. A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.
  2. A powerful polity or institution.

adjective

  1. Regnant, powerful, dominant.

Words that rhyme with potentate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

dictatorpotestatepotentrulerkingprinceemperorpotency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potentate"?▾

"Potentate" has 4 syllables: pot · ent · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "potentate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potentate" is /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/.

What does "potentate" mean?▾

Potentate: A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.

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