How to Pronounce "have the patience of a saint"
expression
HAV thuh PAY-shuns uhv uh SAINT
hav thuh PAY-shuns ov uh SAINT
Definition
To be extremely patient, even in difficult or annoying situations; as patient as a saint.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpeɪʃəns/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈseɪnt
British English
hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈeɪʃəns/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /sˈeɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV thuh PAY-shuns uhv uh SAINT
UK
hav thuh PAY-shuns ov uh SAINT
Listen in Context
You must have the patience of a saint to teach young children all day.
My mom has the patience of a saint when helping me with homework.
People who work in customer service need to have the patience of a saint.
Honestly, you have the patience of a saint putting up with all his complaints every day.