To pronounce "patiently", say PAT-iently — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪʃəntli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpeɪʃəntli/
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"patiently" has 2 syllables: pat-iently. It rhymes with impatiently, if that helps it stick.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Patiently" has 2 syllables: pat · iently.
The IPA transcription of "patiently" is /ˈpeɪʃəntli/.
Patiently: In a patient manner.
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