How to Pronounce "lose patience"
expression
LOOZ PAY-shuns
LOOZ PAY-shuns
Definition
To stop being able to stay calm or tolerant, often because something is taking too long or is very frustrating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈpeɪʃəns
British English
lˈuːz/ /pˈeɪʃəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ PAY-shuns
UK
LOOZ PAY-shuns
Listen in Context
Please don't lose patience when learning something new.
He started to lose patience after waiting an hour.
You will lose patience if you rush too much.
I try not to lose patience, but sometimes my kids drive me crazy.