How to Pronounce "impatience"
word
ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns
im-PAY-shuns
ɪmpˈeɪʃəns
im-PAY-shuns
Definition
A feeling of being unable to wait calmly for something, or becoming easily annoyed when things take too long.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns
British English
ɪmpˈeɪʃəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PAY-shuns
UK
im-PAY-shuns
Listen in Context
Her impatience was clear as she tapped her foot.
He showed impatience when the meeting started late.
Children often have impatience during long trips.
You could sense her impatience just by looking at her face.