How to pronounce patiently
Say it like PAY-shunt-lee. Patiently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- shunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patiently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 patiently
American and British speakers say patiently in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ in the US and /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-shunt-lee.
What does patiently mean?
- In a patient manner.
Where does patiently come from?
From patient + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying patiently
How do you pronounce patiently?
Say PAY-shunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪʃəntli/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪʃəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patiently?
Patiently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · shunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say patiently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪʃəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.