potent

/ˈpoʊtənt/

Syllables po·tent

Stress PO-tent

Phonics Breakdown

po

/poʊ/

long o

tent

/tənt/

schwa

Meaning

having great power, influence, or effect

Sound Reference

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po=/poʊ/(pony) + tent=/tənt/(tent)

Example

The medicine is potent, so take only a small dose.