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Move to the long 'a' as in 'face', making sure your mouth is wide open.
Finish with 'tuhnt', where 't' is quick and the 'nt' follows smoothly.
pa-tint (mispronouncing the second syllable as 'tint')
pa-tent (using short 'a' like in 'cat')
pay-tent (overemphasizing second syllable)
Start with a 'p' by pressing your lips and releasing.
Use a short 'a' as in 'cat' for the first syllable.
End with 'tuhnt', with a quick 't' and smooth 'nt'.
pat-int (mispronouncing the second syllable as 'int')
puh-tent (using schwa instead of 'a')
pay-tent (overemphasizing the second syllable)
No, it's longer in AmE and shorter in BrE.
Yes, the 't' is pronounced though it may be softer in BrE.
The vowel sounds and syllable stress differ between the accents.
An official right for an invention or idea.
/ˌpeɪtənˈtiː/
A person who holds a patent.
/ˈpeɪtəntli/
Clearly or obviously.
/ˈpeɪtəntəbl̩/
Able to be patented.
Patentee uses a distinct 'ee' at the end.
Patently changes the ending to 'ly', blending sounds more softly.
Patentable includes an additional syllable and 'able' ending.
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