How to Pronounce Patents

To pronounce "patents", say PAT-ents — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “patents”

"patents" has 2 syllables: pat-ents. It rhymes with combatants and noncombatants, if that helps it stick.

What does patents mean?

noun

  1. A declaration issued by a government agency declaring someone the inventor of a new invention and having the privilege of stopping others from making, using or selling the claimed invention; a letter patent.
  2. A specific grant of ownership of a piece of property; a land patent.

verb

  1. To successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent.

Words that rhyme with patents

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combatantsnoncombatants

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patents"?▾

"Patents" has 2 syllables: pat · ents.

What does "patents" mean?▾

Patents: A declaration issued by a government agency declaring someone the inventor of a new invention and having the privilege of stopping others from making, using or selling the claimed invention; a letter patent.

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