How to Pronounce Potty

To pronounce "potty", say POTTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɒti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈpɒti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “potty”

"potty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with haughty and naughty, if that helps it stick.

What does potty mean?

verb

  1. To go and use the potty: to leave in order to urinate or defecate.

    “I have to go potty!”

verb

  1. To go crazy: to become insane.

noun

  1. (diminutive) A chamber pot, particularly (children) the pot used when toilet-training children.
  2. (diminutive) Any other device or place for urination or defecation: a toilet; a lavatory; a latrine; an outhouse.

Synonyms

defecateuse the toilet

Words that rhyme with potty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haughtynaughtydottyhottiesquattysnottyknottytottyliteratidhotigrottyspotty

Related words

crappercommodechamberpottoiletpissedsoakedstoolpot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "potty"?▾

"Potty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "potty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "potty" is /ˈpɒti/.

What does "potty" mean?▾

Potty: To go and use the potty: to leave in order to urinate or defecate.

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