How to Pronounce "patent"
word
/ˈpeɪtənt/
PAY-tent
/ˈpætənt/
PAT-uhnt
Definition
A legal right that gives an inventor exclusive use or control of an invention for a certain period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪtənt/
British English
/ˈpætənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-tent
UK
PAT-uhnt
Listen in Context
He got a patent for his new invention.
You must apply for a patent before selling your idea.
A patent protects your invention from being copied.
Their company is famous for holding several important patents.