patience

How to Split "patience" into Syllables

The word patience is divided into 3 syllables: pa·tien·ce. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pa — 1st syllable
• tien — 2nd syllable
• ce — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of patience:

• IPA: /ˈpeɪʃəns/

📖 Definitions

1. patience (usually uncountable, plural patiences)
2. Any of various card games that can be played by one person. Called solitaire in the US and Canada.

📚 Word Origin & History

Inherited from Middle English pacience, from Old French pacience (modern French patience), from Latin patientia (“suffering; endurance, patience”), from patiens, present active participle of patior (“suffer, experience, wait”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *peh₁- (“to hurt”). Displaced native Old English ġeþyld. Inherited from Middle French patience, from Old French pacience (modern English patience), from Latin patientia (“suffering; endurance, patience”), from patien...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down patience into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare patience with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
patience	3	pa·tien·ce
padding	2	padd-ing
pouting	2	pout-ing
petting	2	pett-ing
putting	2	putt-ing

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to patience:

Pat, Pate, path, patch, Patel, pater, patio, Patna.