How to Pronounce "convalesce"
word
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛs
kahn-vuh-LESS
kˈɒnvəlˌɛs
kon-vuh-LES
Definition
To recover health and strength after being sick or having surgery; to gradually return to normal after an illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑnvəˈɫɛs
British English
kˈɒnvəlˌɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-vuh-LESS
UK
kon-vuh-LES
Listen in Context
He stayed home to convalesce after his surgery.
It is important to rest and convalesce properly.
After the flu, she had to convalesce for a week.
My doctor told me to take it easy and convalesce at home for a while.