How many syllables in patient?

Syllables in patient

2

pa·tient

Patient has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say patient

Pronunciation/ˈpeɪʃənt/
2 syllables, PA-tient · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say patient slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pa, tient. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with patient

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Questions

How many syllables are in patient?
Patient has two syllables.
How do you divide patient into syllables?
Patient divides as pa-tient.
Which syllable is stressed in patient?
The first syllable (PA-tient).

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