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.