How to Pronounce Patience

To pronounce "patience", say PAT-ienc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪʃəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpeɪʃəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˈeɪʃəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “patience”

"patience" has 3 syllables: pat-ienc-e. It rhymes with impatience, if that helps it stick.

What does patience mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being patient.
  2. Any of various card games that can be played by one person. Called solitaire in the US. (card game).

Synonyms

thildthole

Antonyms

impatience

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Words that rhyme with patience

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impatience

Related words

longanimityforbearancesolitairepatientpatientlypersistencetoleranceendurance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "patience"?▾

"Patience" has 3 syllables: pat · ienc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "patience"?▾

The IPA transcription of "patience" is /ˈpeɪʃəns/.

What does "patience" mean?▾

Patience: The quality of being patient.

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