How to Pronounce "patented"
word
ˈpætəntɪd
PAT-uhn-tid
pˈeɪtəntɪd
PAY-tuhn-tid
Definition
Protected by a government-issued right, called a patent, which gives the inventor exclusive control over their invention. It is often used to describe things or products for which an official patent has been granted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpætəntɪd
British English
pˈeɪtəntɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAT-uhn-tid
UK
PAY-tuhn-tid
Listen in Context
This is a patented design.
Only the company can sell the patented product.
The machine uses a patented process.
His invention was recently patented, so no one else can copy it.