How to Pronounce "try your patience"
expression
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpeɪʃəns
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tɹˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈeɪʃəns
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Definition
If something or someone tries your patience, they make you feel annoyed or frustrated because you have to wait, tolerate something difficult, or control your temper.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpeɪʃəns
British English
tɹˈaɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈeɪʃəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
Waiting in a long line can try your patience.
Sometimes, little children can try your patience.
Slow internet speeds really try your patience.
Her constant complaining is starting to try my patience.