The spelling of the phrase "pot valors" is actually an archaic form of "potent valours" that was used in older English literature. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that "pot" is pronounced as /pɑt/ while "valors" is pronounced as /ˈvæl.ərz/. The pronunciation of this phrase has evolved over time, and its meaning has changed as well. Nowadays, it is more commonly used colloquially to describe someone who possesses great strength, courage, or determination, often in the face of adversity.