How to Pronounce Patency

To pronounce "patency", say PAT-ency — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪtənsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpeɪtənsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “patency”

"patency" has 2 syllables: pat-ency. It rhymes with latency and blatancy, if that helps it stick.

What does patency mean?

noun

  1. The degree of openness of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter; the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent.
  2. Obviousness; clarity.

Words that rhyme with patency

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

latencyblatancy

Related words

porositypermeationpermeabilitypatentcypatentabilitypatnessimpatencysubpatency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patency"?▾

"Patency" has 2 syllables: pat · ency.

What is the IPA transcription of "patency"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patency" is /ˈpeɪtənsi/.

What does "patency" mean?▾

Patency: The degree of openness of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter; the relative absence of blockage. Measured in percent.

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