How to Pronounce Potentially

To pronounce "potentially", say POT-ent-ially — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

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💡 Tip for remembering “potentially”

"potentially" has 3 syllables: pot-ent-ially. It rhymes with essentially and eventually, if that helps it stick.

What does potentially mean?

adverb

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.
Powerfully, strongly.

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Words that rhyme with potentially

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essentially eventually sequentially exponentially quintessentially tangentially confidentially preferentially presidentially

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potentially"?▾

"Potentially" has 3 syllables: pot · ent · ially.

What is the IPA transcription of "potentially"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potentially" is /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/.

What does "potentially" mean?▾

Potentially: In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

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