How to Pronounce Latent

To pronounce "latent", say LAT-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪ.tənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈleɪ.tənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “latent”

"latent" has 2 syllables: lat-ent. It rhymes with blatant and statant, if that helps it stick.

What does latent mean?

noun

  1. (forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
  2. An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.

adjective

  1. Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
  2. (of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.

Synonyms

hiddeninvisibledormant

Antonyms

apparentpatentvisible

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Words that rhyme with latent

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blatantstatantnatant

Related words

inactivepossiblepotentiallatencyhiddendormancydelitescentlag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "latent"?▾

"Latent" has 2 syllables: lat · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "latent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "latent" is /ˈleɪ.tənt/.

What does "latent" mean?▾

Latent: (forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.

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