Sometimes, there's a pattern that a student just can't quite get.
You've tried breaking it down to smaller parts and worked with a metronome, but it's just not sticking.
Putting lyrics to the phrase may be helpful!
I've attached an example.
It's a little difficult since they are photos, but I hope it makes sense.
After the student gets the pattern this way, you can work backwards and delve into what part of the beat each word lands on.