How to Pronounce Inpatient

To pronounce "inpatient", say INP-at-ient — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

INP-at-ient

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💡 Tip for remembering “inpatient”

"inpatient" has 3 syllables: inp-at-ient. It rhymes with impatient and abortifacient, if that helps it stick.

What does inpatient mean?

noun

  1. A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital; a hospitalized patient.

Antonyms

outpatient

Words that rhyme with inpatient

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impatientabortifacientoutpatientpatient

Related words

inmatehospitalizationhospitalisedhospitalclinicalinternalin-patienthospitalisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inpatient"?▾

"Inpatient" has 3 syllables: inp · at · ient.

What does "inpatient" mean?▾

Inpatient: A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital; a hospitalized patient.

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