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How to pronounce:
impatient
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪmˈpeɪʃnt
Examples:
He was impatient and disobedient child while his brother was very quiet.
This annoyed the impatient king.
He is rough, impatient and lecherous.
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Common mistakes of impatient pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "im-ˈpa-tient" instead of the correct "ˈɪm-peɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "im".
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct "eɪ" sound, leading to "im-ˈpæ-tient". Tip: Focus on producing the long "a" sound, as in "pay".
- Silent "t": A common mistake is to drop the "t" sound, saying "im-ˈpeɪ-shən" instead of "ˈɪm-peɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may use a short "i" sound, saying "ˈɪm-pə-tient" instead of the correct "ˈɪm-peɪ-ʃənt". Tip: Practice elongating the "eɪ" vowel to avoid confusion with the short "i".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners sometimes emphasize all syllables equally, leading to a stilted pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the primary stress in "impatient" to sound more natural.