How to Pronounce “potentially”
word
/pəˈtɛnʃəɫi/
puh-TEN-shuh-lee
/pətˈɛnʃəlˌi/
puh-TEN-shuh-lee
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəˈtɛnʃəɫi/
British English
/pətˈɛnʃəlˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TEN-shuh-lee
UK
puh-TEN-shuh-lee
Listen in Context
This medicine is potentially dangerous if used incorrectly.
He could potentially win the competition.
The changes will potentially help many people.
It’s potentially a great opportunity, so think carefully before you say no.