How to Pronounce "test your patience"
expression
ˈtɛst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpeɪʃəns
TEST yoor PAY-shens
tˈɛst/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈeɪʃəns
TEST yaw PAY-shens
Definition
To challenge how calm or patient you can remain in a difficult or annoying situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpeɪʃəns
British English
tˈɛst/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈeɪʃəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEST yoor PAY-shens
UK
TEST yaw PAY-shens
Listen in Context
Waiting in a long line can really test your patience.
Taking care of young children will test your patience every day.
Learning a new language may test your patience at first.
That slow internet connection will definitely test your patience.