latent
/ˈleɪtənt/
Syllables la·tent
Stress LA-tent
Phonics Breakdown
la
/leɪ/
long a-e
tent
/tənt/
schwa
Meaning
existing but hidden or not yet active
Sound Reference
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la=/leɪ/(late) + tent=/tənt/(intent)
Example
The virus can remain latent for years.