How to pronounce patency
Say it like PAY-tun-see. Patency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪtənsi/PAY-tun-see
UK British/ˈpeɪtənsi/PAY-tun-see
- PAY
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of patency
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAY-tun-see.
What does patency mean?
noun
- The condition or state of being patent.
- The degree of openness (of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter); the relative absence of blockage or obstruction, and measured in percent.
- Obviousness; clarity.
Where does patency come from?
From patent + -cy.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- impatency
- imperforation
- atresia
- obstruction
Words that rhyme with patency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patency.
Questions about saying patency
How do you pronounce patency?
Say PAY-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtənsi/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪtənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patency?
Patency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · tun · see.
Is patency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpeɪtənsi/ (PAY-tun-see).