How to Pronounce "patience"
word
/ˈpeɪʃəns/
PAY-shuhns
/pˈeɪʃəns/
PAY-shuhns
Definition
The ability to stay calm and keep waiting or dealing with something difficult without getting angry or upset. It is also the ability to accept that some things take time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪʃəns/
British English
/pˈeɪʃəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-shuhns
UK
PAY-shuhns
Listen in Context
Good teachers need patience.
I don't have enough patience to wait that long.
Her patience helped the child learn.
Thanks for your patience—I know this is taking longer than expected.