To pronounce "potential", say POT-ent-ial — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
potential
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POT-ent-ial
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"potential" has 3 syllables: pot-ent-ial. It rhymes with essential and consequential, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Potential" has 3 syllables: pot · ent · ial.
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