How to pronounce impatiens
Say it like im-PAY-shunz. Impatiens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- im
- PAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impatiens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impatiens
American and British speakers say impatiens in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAY-shunz.
What does impatiens mean?
- Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens.
Where does impatiens come from?
From translingual Impatiens, from Latin impatiēns.
Words that rhyme with impatiens
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Questions about saying impatiens
How do you pronounce impatiens?
Say im-PAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impatiens?
Impatiens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: im · PAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say impatiens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.