How to pronounce impatent
Say it like im-PAY-tunt. Impatent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- im
- PAY
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impatent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impatent
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-PAY-tunt.
What does impatent mean?
- Not patent: not open; as
- obstructed; Synonym of atretic.
Where does impatent come from?
From im- + patent.
Words that rhyme with impatent
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Questions about saying impatent
How do you pronounce impatent?
Say im-PAY-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpeɪtənt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpeɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impatent?
Impatent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: im · PAY · tunt.
Is impatent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪmˈpeɪtənt/ (im-PAY-tunt).