how to pronounce potency

/ˈpoʊtənsiː/

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potency is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of potency in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… misrepresented the potency of their …”

meanings of potency

noun:

Strength.
The ability or capacity to perform something.
Power.

potency frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word potency occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.