"Patienzia" is a rare word with an unusual spelling. Its phonetic transcription is /paˌtiɛnˈθiə/ which explains that the first syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound. The second syllable has a combination of "t" and "i" that make the "ti" sound similar to "sh". The third syllable has a soft "th" sound followed by "i" and "a". This word might be challenging to spell for non-native speakers or those who are not familiar with the word.