To pronounce "patient", say PAT-ient — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAT-ient
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"patient" has 2 syllables: pat-ient. It rhymes with impatient and abortifacient, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Patient" has 2 syllables: pat · ient.
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