English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Patient Pronunciation
Patient is pronounced PAY-shuhnt, IPA /ˈpeɪʃənt/.
PAY-shuhnt
US /ˈpeɪʃənt/ · UK /ˈpeɪʃənt/
Syllables: PAY · shuhnt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and noun: Able to wait calmly, or a person receiving medical treatment.
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Patient in a Sentence
- Be patient, the results take a week.
- The doctor saw eleven patients before lunch.
- He is patient with beginners in a way few teachers are.
Common Mispronunciations of Patient
Not PAT-ee-ent
The ti is a single sh sound, so the word has two syllables. Nation, station, and ancient use the same shortcut.
Not pay-SHENT
The beat is the opening pay. Moving it to the end lifts a syllable that should be almost swallowed.
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