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patience
Definition:
(nou) good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence (nou) a card game played by one person
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpeɪʃns
Examples:
The challenge is to have the patience.
He is exhausting the patience of the community.
I've got the time and the patience.
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Common mistakes of patience pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pa-'tience" instead of the correct "ˈpeɪ.ʃəns". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Many pronounce "patience" with a strong "t" sound, saying "ˈpeɪ.tʃəns". However, the "t" is softer in "ˈpeɪ.ʃəns". Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound instead of the "t" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "patience" as "ˈpeɪ.tɪns", missing the schwa sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈpeɪ.ʃəns". Tip: Pay attention to the relaxed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "patience" with "patients", leading to mispronunciation. "Patients" is pronounced "ˈpeɪ.ʃənts". Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish their sounds clearly.
- Inconsistent vowel length: Some pronounce the first vowel in "patience" too short, saying "ˈpæt" instead of the correct "peɪ". Tip: Make sure to stretch the vowel sound to match the correct pronunciation of "ˈpeɪ.ʃəns".