How to pronounce patented
Say it like PAT-un-tid. Patented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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US American/ˈpætəntɪd/PAT-un-tid
UK British/ˈpætəntɪd/PAT-un-tid
- PAT
- un
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patented
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-un-tid.
What does patented mean?
adjective
- (of devices and processes) protected by patent“they are patented inventions”
Questions about saying patented
How do you pronounce patented?
Say PAT-un-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætəntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpætəntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patented?
Patented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · un · tid.
Is patented 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 /ˈpætəntɪd/ (PAT-un-tid).