How many syllables in "potent"?

"potent" has 2 sílabas (po - tent).

How to divide "potent"?

"potent" divides into 2 parts: po · tent.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (po... tent) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"potent": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:po·tent

Ênfase Primária

PO-tent(po · tent)● ○

Stress in "potent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpoʊ.tənt⁄

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How many syllables in "potent"?: "potent" has 2 sílabas (po - tent).
How to divide "potent"?: "potent" divides into 2 parts: po · tent.
Where is the stress in "potent"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "potent"?: Say each syllable slowly (po... tent) and listen on SayItVid.