impatience

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

Syllables im·pa·tience

Stress im-pa-TIENCE

Phonics Breakdown

im

/ɪm/

short i

pa

/peɪ/

long a_e

ti

/ʃ/

tion sound

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

lack of patience; irritation or restlessness

Sound Reference

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im=/ɪm/(impossible) + pa=/peɪ/(pay) + ti=/ʃ/(nation) + ence=/əns/(silence)

Example

Her impatience grew while waiting for the results.