How to pronounce impatiently
Say it like im-PAY-shunt-lee. Impatiently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- im
- PAY
- shunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impatiently 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.
- shuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impatiently
American and British speakers say impatiently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PAY-shunt-lee.
What does impatiently mean?
- In an impatient manner.“Stella was waiting impatiently for the delivery to come.”
Where does impatiently come from?
From impatient + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying impatiently
How do you pronounce impatiently?
Say im-PAY-shunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impatiently?
Impatiently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: im · PAY · shunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say impatiently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.