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How to pronounce:
patient
Definition:
(nou) a person who requires medical care (nou) the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpeɪʃnt
Examples:
A body of literature supports the value of patient teaching in ambulatory care.
The abdomen of the patient was distensible.
The consequences for the patient are dramatic.
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Common mistakes of patient pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pa-'tient". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpeɪ.ʃənt" (US) and "ˈpeɪ.ʃənt" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "a" as in "cat", saying "ˈpæ.tʃənt". The correct vowel sound is a long "a" as in "day". Tip: Practice saying "pay" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "t" too strongly, resulting in "pay-'tient". The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound, as in "ˈpeɪ.ʃənt". Tip: Focus on blending the "t" smoothly with the following syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: Learners might say "ˈpeɪnt" instead of "ˈpeɪ.ʃənt". This omission changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables fully to convey the correct meaning.
- Confusing with "patience": Some confuse "patient" with "patience", pronouncing it as "ˈpeɪ.ʃəns". Remember that "patient" ends with a "t", while "patience" has a "s". Tip: Pay attention to the ending sound to differentiate between the two.