How to Pronounce Outpatient

To pronounce "outpatient", say OUTP-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

10

Letters

OUTP-at-ient

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💡 Tip for remembering “outpatient”

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

What does outpatient mean?

noun

  1. A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.

adjective

  1. Provided without requiring an overnight stay by the patient.

Synonyms

ambulatory

Antonyms

inpatient

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Words that rhyme with outpatient

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impatientabortifacientinpatientpatient

Related words

clinicalclinicsurgerypestilenceexternalout-patientin-patientoutside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outpatient"?▾

"Outpatient" has 3 syllables: outp · at · ient.

What does "outpatient" mean?▾

Outpatient: A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.

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