How to Pronounce Potion

To pronounce "potion", say POT-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /pəʊ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pəʊ.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “potion”

"potion" has 2 syllables: pot-ion. It rhymes with notion and devotion, if that helps it stick.

What does potion mean?

noun

  1. A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

    “He hoped to win the princess's heart by mixing the love potion the witch gave him into her drink.”

verb

  1. To drug.

Synonyms

lib

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Words that rhyme with potion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

notiondevotioncommotionemotionpromotionlocomotionlotiondemotion

Related words

recipemedicineprescriptionfilterstuffformularemedytablet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potion"?▾

"Potion" has 2 syllables: pot · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "potion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potion" is /pəʊ.ʃən/.

What does "potion" mean?▾

Potion: A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

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