patience

/ˈpeɪʃəns/

Syllables pa·tience

Stress PA-tience

Phonics Breakdown

pa

/peɪ/

long a_e

ti

/ʃ/

tion sound

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

the ability to wait calmly or endure difficulties without becoming annoyed

Sound Reference

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pa=/peɪ/(pay) + ti=/ʃ/(nation) + ence=/əns/(science)

Example

Learning a new language requires patience.