How to Pronounce "patience of a saint"
expression
PAY-shuns uhv uh SAYNT
PAY-shuns ov uh SAYNT
Definition
An expression used to describe someone who is extremely patient, even in difficult or annoying situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈseɪnt
British English
pˈeɪʃəns/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /sˈeɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAY-shuns uhv uh SAYNT
UK
PAY-shuns ov uh SAYNT
Listen in Context
My mother has the patience of a saint with my little brother.
The teacher must have the patience of a saint to handle this noisy class.
You need the patience of a saint to finish this puzzle.
Wow, you really have the patience of a saint putting up with all those complaints every day.